Multimedia apparatus

ABSTRACT

A multimedia apparatus is provided. The multimedia apparatus extracts a workout prescription including at least one method of exercise based on user information inputted by a user. As a result, the user is able to set and manage his exercise method using the multimedia apparatus.

PRIORITY

This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(a) of a Korean patent application filed on Dec. 24, 2009, in the Korean Intellectual Property Office and assigned Serial No. 10-2009-0130861, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a multimedia apparatus. More particularly, the present invention relates to a multimedia apparatus capable of playing back multimedia content including at least one of music and video and managing health information of a user.

2. Description of the Related Art

Following the recent increased supply of multimedia apparatuses, contents for use on such multimedia apparatuses have also been exponentially increased. Users today are now provided with a variety of contents to choose and use.

The multimedia apparatuses have also been provided with increasingly diversified functions. The multimedia apparatuses today are capable of not only playing back content including as at least one of music, video and photographs, but also capable of providing various other functions to increase convenience of the user.

However, it is natural that users want to use a single apparatus for various purposes. Accordingly, a method is desired, which can enable a multimedia apparatus to perform functions that suit the various demands of the user.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An aspect of the present invention is to address at least the above-mentioned problems and/or disadvantages and to provide at least the advantages described below. Accordingly, an aspect of the present invention is to provide a multimedia apparatus for extracting a workout prescription including at least one method of exercise, based on user information inputted by a user.

In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a multimedia apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a storage unit for storing at least one method of exercise, and a control unit for extracting a workout prescription including the at least one method of exercise, based on user information inputted by a user.

The user information may include at least one of a user name, a gender, an age, a height, a weight, an amount of body fat, a target weight, a time period available for exercise, a frequency of exercise, an exercise type, a target area of the body, a place of workout, and a weight of a dumbbell.

As a result, a multimedia apparatus is provided for extracting a workout prescription including at least one way of exercise based on user information inputted by the user, and the user of the multimedia apparatus can set and manage a workout program that suits the user.

Other aspects, advantages, and salient features of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which, taken in conjunction with the annexed drawings, discloses exemplary embodiments of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The above and other aspects, features, and advantages of certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be more apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIGS. 1A to 1C illustrate a Physical User Interface (PUI) of a Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG)-1 or MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3 (MP3) Player (MP3P) and functions tabulated according to buttons according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a view illustrating a navigation flowchart of a MP3P menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 illustrates the file structure to explain a function of remembering a highlighted location of a MP3P according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 4A to 4D are views illustrating a process of displaying text which corresponds to a title of an item included in a list displayed in a list display mode according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5A illustrates a table that summarizes a criterion used to determine an order of displaying folders and files of a file list and a thumbnail list according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5B illustrates a Unicode table according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6A schematically illustrates a timeout function executed in a situation where there is a context menu or a Yes/No pop-up is presented according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6B schematically illustrates a timeout function executed when a confirm message is displayed according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6C schematically illustrates a timeout function executed when a list or a main menu is displayed according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 7A to 7C illustrate a process of implementing a feedback function according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 8 illustrates a table that summarizes a list display structure of music, video, picture and text according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrate a process of displaying a message to notify of a completion of playing back a last file on a list according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 10 illustrates a screen on which a music list is displayed according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 11A illustrates an information area on a list screen of a MP3P according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 11B illustrates information area on a play screen of a MP3P according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 12A illustrates a method of navigating items on a list using a short pressing manipulation of a direction button according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 12B illustrates a method of navigating items on a list using a long pressing manipulation of direction buttons according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 13A to 13J illustrates a process of executing a Wise Volume function according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 14A and 14B illustrate a screen displayed when no file exists under a selected category according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 15A to 15C illustrate an example where a MP3P does not support a selected music file according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 16A to 16C illustrate an example where a video file without video codec support is selected according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 16D to 16F illustrate an example where a video file without audio codec support is selected according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 17A to 17C are views provided to explain expiration of a time-limited license file according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 18A and 18B illustrate a process of changing from a power-off to a power-on state according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 19A to 19C illustrate setting a hold-on state in processes except for playing at least one of videos and photos according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 19D to 19H illustrate setting a hold-on state in a state where at least one of videos and photos are displayed, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 20A to 20I illustrate connecting a MP3P to a Personal Computer (PC) thorough a Universal Serial Bus (USB) according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 21A to 21G illustrate a process of charging a battery of a MP3P according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 22A to 22D illustrate an example where there is a shortage in an amount of charge remaining in a battery according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 23A to 23F illustrate a process of upgrading firmware according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 24A to 24C illustrate a process of updating a MP3P library according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 25A illustrates changes in a battery icon in a state where a MP3P battery discharges according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 25B illustrates changes in a battery icon in a state where a MP3P battery is charged through a USB according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 25C illustrates changes in displaying a battery icon when a MP3P battery is charged through an adaptor according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 26 is a table summarizing timer functions according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 27A to 27D illustrate inputting user information in a MP3P according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 28 illustrates a menu structure of a MP3P according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 29 illustrates a main menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 30A to 30B illustrate displaying Today's Summary if a user inputs a long pressing manipulation of a Bio button according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 31 illustrates a Media menu structure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 32A to 32D illustrate utilizing a music menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 33A illustrates an arrangement for a Music list menu of a Music menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 33B illustrates an arrangement for Music playing screen according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 34A illustrates a music list classified by artist when an artist category is selected according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 34B illustrates a music list classified by album when an album category is selected according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 34C illustrates a music list classified by song when a song category is selected according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 34D illustrates a music list of a playlist when a playlist category is selected according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 34E illustrates a music list of a music search interface when a music browser category is selected according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 35 illustrates an artist category according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 36 illustrates an album category according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 37 illustrates a song category according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 38A to 38I illustrate playing song 1 when song 1 is selected via an artist or album category according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 39A to 39D illustrate playing song 1 when song 1 is selected via a playlist category according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 40A to 40D illustrate playing a start music file selected via the music browser category according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 41A to 41F illustrate selecting a previous or a next music file and controlling volume according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 42A to 42F illustrate adding music to a jogging playlist when music is being played according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 43A to 43K illustrate an addition or a deletion of a music file to a jogging list when a music list is being displayed according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 44A to 44D illustrate a video menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 45A illustrates an arrangement of a video list of a video menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 45B illustrates an arrangement of a video playing screen of a video menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 46A to 46I illustrate a video file being played according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 47A to 47I illustrate playing, pausing, fast forwarding, and rewinding a video file according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 48A to 48E illustrates controlling volume when a video file is being played according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 49A to 49D illustrate a Frequency Modulation (FM) radio menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 50A illustrates an arrangement of an FM radio playing screen of a FM radio menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 50B illustrates a preset list of an FM radio menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 51A to 51E illustrate setting an FM region in the Republic of Korea according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 52A to 52E illustrate setting an FM radio channel preset in a country other than the Republic of Korea according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 53A to 53E illustrate an FM radio according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 54A to 54F illustrate a method for manually searching for channels in an FM radio according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 55A to 55I illustrate a method for automatic channel preset of an FM radio according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 56A to 56C illustrate a method for performing a Mute function when an FM radio is being played according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 57A to 57C illustrate processing of an exceptional situation in an automatic channel preset of an FM radio where there is no receivable channel according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 57D and 57E illustrate a processing when no earphone is connected according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 58A to 58F illustrate a process of selecting and deleting channels using a preset domestic channel list of an FM radio according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 58G illustrates one example of a preset international channel list of an FM radio according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 59A and 59B illustrate a Radio Data System (RDS) service of an FM radio in the U.S.A. and in Europe according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 60A to 60D illustrate a basic flow of a Picture menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 61A illustrates an arrangement of a thumbnail list of a Picture menu on the screen according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 61B illustrates a picture play screen according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 62A to 62G illustrate a process of carrying out a thumbnail list and picture viewing of a Picture menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 63A to 63G illustrate a process of carrying out a function of searching a thumbnail list of a Picture menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 64A and 64B illustrate an example where a picture file does not exist according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 65A to 65F illustrate a process of carrying out a slideshow function according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 66A to 66D illustrate a basic flow of a Text menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 67A illustrates a arrangement of a Text List screen of a Text menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 67B illustrates the text viewer screen according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 68A to 68G illustrate a method of carrying out text list and text viewer functions of a Text menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 69A to 69F illustrate a process of carrying out a function of moving to a first or last page of a text viewer according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 70A to 70C illustrate a function of adjusting a font size of a text viewer according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 71A to 71C illustrate an auto pivot function of a text viewer according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 72 illustrates an arrangement of a Settings menu on a screen according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 73A to 73G illustrate the process of setting a Music Digital Natural Sound engine (DNSe) of a Sound item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 74A to 74G illustrate a process of setting a Video DNSe of a Sound item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 75A to 75F illustrate a process of setting a Play mode of a Sound item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 76A to 76D illustrate a process of setting a Street mode of a Sound item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 77A to 77D illustrate a process of setting an Audio Upscaler of a Sound item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 78A to 78D illustrate a process of setting a Beep Sound of a Sound item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 79A to 79F illustrate a process of setting a Wise Volume of a Sound item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 80A to 80D illustrate a process of setting an Audio Guide of a Sound item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 81A to 81E illustrate a process of setting an Output of a Sound item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 82A to 82G illustrate a process of setting a Menu Design of a Display item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 83A to 83G illustrate a process of setting a Font of a Display item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 84A to 84H illustrate a process of setting a Display Off Time of a Display item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 85A to 85F illustrate a process of setting a Brightness of a Display item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 86A to 86D illustrate a process of setting Lyrics of a Display item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 87A to 87G illustrate a process of setting a Menu Language of a Language item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 88A to 88G illustrate a process of setting a Contents Language of a Language item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 89A to 89G illustrate a process of setting a Date & Time item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 90A to 90E illustrate a process of setting an initial password using a Password item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 91A to 91K illustrate a process of changing a password using a Password item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 92A to 92G illustrate a process of setting a Password function using a Password item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 93A to 93I illustrate a process of carrying out a Password Reset using a Password item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 94A to 94J illustrate a process of setting a Change Unit of System item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 95A to 95J illustrate a process of setting an FM Region of a System item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 95K illustrates a table listing regions of Korea for setting as an FM Region according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 96A to 96D illustrate a process of setting a PC Connection of a System item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 97A to 97H illustrate a process of carrying out a Library Update of a System item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 98A to 98G illustrate a process of carrying out a Default Set of a System item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 99A to 99J illustrate a process of carrying out a Format of a System item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 100A to 100D illustrate a process of carrying out an About System item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 101A to 101I illustrate a process of setting a Demo Mode of a System item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 101J illustrates a table listing scenarios of a Demo Mode according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 102A and 102B illustrate a structure of BioCheck menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 103A to 103G illustrate a process of measuring fat of a registered user according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 104A to 104G illustrate the process of measuring fat of a guest according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 105A to 105F illustrate a process of measuring fat of a male user according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 106A to 106C illustrate the process of measuring fat of a female user according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 107A to 107F illustrate a situation in which an error is generated during fat measurement according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 108A to 108E illustrate graphical representations of results of fat measurements according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 109A to 109E illustrate a process of measuring stress according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 110A to 110C illustrate a process of measuring melanin level according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 110D illustrates a table that lists different human races and characteristics according to melanin levels according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 111A and 111B illustrate the structure of a Fitness menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 112A to 112G illustrate a process of carrying out a Jogging function according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 113A to 113D illustrate a Quick Start method of jogging according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 114A to 114D illustrate a process of using an accelerometer of a MP3P according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 115A to 115D illustrates a process of entering a My Coach function for the first time according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 116A to 116G illustrate a process of carrying out a My Coach function when a user receives a workout prescription according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 117A to 117D illustrate a process of setting weights during execution of a workout prescription function according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 118A to 118E illustrate a process of re-receiving a workout prescription according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 119A to 119N illustrate a process of receiving a workout prescription according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 120A to 120F illustrate a process of carrying out a Pedometer according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 121A to 121E illustrate a Today's Summary function of a My Diary menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 122A to 122G illustrate a function of an Exercise Diary item of a My Diary menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 123A to 123G illustrate a function of an Exercise Diary item of My Diary menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 124A to 124B illustrate a View Detail function of an Exercise Diary item of a My Diary menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 125A to 125H illustrate a process of adding food through a direct search of a Food Diary item of a My Diary menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 126A to 126G illustrate a process of adding food using My Foods of a Food Diary item of a My Diary menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 127A to 127G illustrate a process of adding food using Previous Meals of a Food Diary item of a My Diary menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 128A to 128D illustrate a process of adding food using a Restaurant Menu of a Food Diary item of a My Diary menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 129A to 129C illustrate a process of adding food using a Grocery of a Food Diary item of a My Diary menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 130A to 130D illustrate a View Detail function of a Food Diary item of a My Diary menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 131A to 131H illustrate a Calorie Manager function of a My Diary menu according to an exemplary embodiment;

FIGS. 132A to 132N illustrate a My Info function of a My Diary menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 132O and 132P illustrate an example where average body sizes of males and females are inputted according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 133A to 133C illustrate a functions of a Health Application menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 134A to 134D illustrates examples of applications according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 135 illustrates a structure of a MP3P according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 136 illustrates a sensor module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Throughout the drawings, it should be noted that like reference numbers are used to depict the same or similar elements, features, and structures.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS

The following description with reference to the accompanying drawings is provided to assist in a comprehensive understanding of exemplary embodiments of the invention as defined by the claims and their equivalents. It includes various specific details to assist in that understanding but these are to be regarded as merely exemplary. Accordingly, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications of the embodiments described herein can be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. In addition, descriptions of well-known functions and constructions may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to the bibliographical meanings, but, are merely used by the inventor to enable a clear and consistent understanding of the invention. Accordingly, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention is provided for illustration purpose only and not for the purpose of limiting the invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

It is to be understood that the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to “a component surface” includes reference to one or more of such surfaces.

1. Overview

The overall functions of a Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG)-1 or MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3 (MP3) Player (MP3P) according to an exemplary embodiment will be explained in greater detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(1) Physical User Interface (PUI)

FIGS. 1A to 1C illustrate a PUI of a MP3P and functions tabulated according to buttons according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The MP3P is exemplified as a multimedia apparatus for providing a user with music or image files by playing back the same, and is capable of not only playing back content, but is also capable of carrying out other functions including checking and/or managing at least one of a user's health condition, a workout status, and a user's schedule.

More specifically, FIG. 1A shows a front view of a MP3P, and FIG. 1B shows a right side view of the MP3P. Referring to FIGS. 1A and 1B, the MP3P includes a Back button 1, a volume+ button 2, a volume− button 3, a Bio button 4, a Fitness button 5, a Hold & Power button 6, an UP button 8, a Left button 9, a Down button 10, a Right button 11, and an OK button 12.

More specifically, FIG. 1C shows a table of functions of a MP3P according to buttons. Referring to FIG. 1C, all the buttons are tactile (tact)-type buttons which vary functions according to short or long pressing manipulation. The term ‘short pressing manipulation’ herein may refer to a user's pressing of a button and then un-pressing of the button within a predefined amount of time. The term ‘long pressing manipulation’ herein may refer to a user's continuous pressing of a button for more than a predefined amount of time.

Referring again to FIG. 1C, with respect to the Back button 1, the MP3P performs a backward (Back) operation in response to a short pressing manipulation, and returns to the main menu in response to a long pressing manipulation.

With respect to the volume+ button 2, the MP3P performs a volume-up function in response to a short pressing manipulation, and performs a fast volume-up function in response to a long pressing manipulation.

With respect to the volume− button 3, the MP3P performs a volume-down function in response to a short pressing manipulation, and performs a volume-down function in response to a long-pressing manipulation.

With respect to the Bio button 4, the MP3P performs a ‘measuring’ or a ‘helpline define’ function in response to a short pressing manipulation, and moves to a ‘Today's summary’ function in response to a long pressing manipulation.

With respect to the Fitness button 5, the MP3P performs a function of returning to a ‘Fitness 1 depth List’ in response to a short pressing manipulation, and then switches to a Jogging mode in response to a long pressing manipulation.

With respect to the Hold & Power button 6, the MP3P toggles between hold-on and hold-off modes alternately in response to a short pressing manipulation, and toggles between power-on and power-off alternatively in response to a long pressing manipulation.

With respect to the UP button 8, the MP3P performs the function of moving upward in response to a short pressing manipulation, and performs the function of moving upward fast in response to a long pressing manipulation.

With respect to the Left button 9, the MP3P performs the function of one of moving leftward and returning to a previous state in response to a short pressing manipulation, and performs the function of moving leftward fast or REWinding (REW) in response to a long pressing manipulation.

With respect to the Down button 10, the MP3P performs the function of moving downward in response to a short pressing manipulation, and performs the function of moving downward fast in response to a long pressing manipulation.

With respect to the Right button 11, the MP3P performs the function of moving rightward or to a next state in response to a short pressing manipulation, and performs the function of one of moving rightward fast and Fast Forwarding (FF) in response to a long pressing manipulation.

With respect to the OK button 1, the MP3P performs one of a selecting and a play/pause function in response to a short pressing manipulation, and performs a Now Playing function in response to a long pressing manipulation.

The above-mentioned functions of the buttons will be explained in greater detail below.

(2) Navigation Flow

A basic method of searching through menus of a MP3P according to an exemplary embodiment will be explained below with reference to FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a view illustrating a navigation flowchart of a MP3P menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

The operation of the MP3P includes at least three modes of operation. More specifically, the MP3P operates in at least one of a Main Menu display mode, a List display mode and a Contents Play mode.

The main menu is displayed on a screen in the Main Menu display mode of the MP3P. The lists related to specific content are displayed on a screen in the List display mode. The MP3P plays content in the Contents Play mode.

Referring to FIG. 2, if Application List is selected on the Main Menu display mode, the MP3P turns to the List display mode and displays a content list on the screen. If a specific content is selected on the content list, the MP3P turns to the Contents Play mode to play back the selected content.

Referring again to FIG. 2, the MP3P returns to the List display mode from the Contents Play mode in response to a short pressing manipulation of the Back button. The MP3P returns to the Main Menu display mode from the List display mode in response to a short pressing manipulation of the Back button.

Referring yet again to FIG. 2, the MP3P returns to the Main Menu display mode from the Contents Play mode in response to a long pressing manipulation of the Back button. The MP3P turns to the Contents Play mode to play back the most recently played content in response to a selection of an ‘Application now playing’ icon on the Main Menu display mode.

The MP3P automatically stops playing the current content, if the MP3P moves from any of the Contents Play modes, excluding music play or radio mode, to the Main Menu display mode. If the MP3P moves from music play or radio mode to the Main Menu display mode, the MP3P displays the main menu while continuously playing music or radio.

(3) Remembering Highlighted Location

The function of the MP3P for remembering a highlighted location will be explained below with reference to FIG. 3. FIG. 3 illustrates a file structure to explain the function of remembering a highlighted location of a MP3P according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

The MP3P displays the structure of stored music files as perceived through a music browser. The music browser provides a function of searching various folders and files.

Referring to FIG. 3, a situation is shown in which a user selects File 2-2-1 through Folder 2 and Folder 2-2. As the user selects File 2-2-1, the MP3P remembers that the user selects File 2-2-1 through Folder 2 and Folder 2-2, and remembers the highlighted location of the folder and the file. In a state where File 2-2-1 is selected, if a short pressing manipulation is inputted with respect to Back button, the MP3P displays a list of upper folders on a screen and indicates the highlighting on Folder 2-2. Then in response to another short pressing manipulation inputted with respect to Back button, the MP3P displays the list of upper folders on the screen and indicates highlighting on Folder 2.

Accordingly, the MP3P remembers the path information of the most recently selected file and highlights the folder corresponding to the most recently selected file when the folder list appears.

(4) Text Slider Scenario

A method of displaying text which corresponds to a title of an item included in a list displayed in a list display mode, will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 4A to 4D. FIGS. 4A to 4D are views illustrating a process of displaying text which corresponds to a title of an item included in a list displayed in a list display mode according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, FIGS. 4A to 4D illustrate a situation in which an item with the title ‘ABCDE . . . Z’ is highlighted. If an item with relatively long title is highlighted, the MP3P slides the text to the left to enable the user to discern the title.

Referring to FIG. 4A, if an item with the title ‘ABCDE . . . Z’ is highlighted, the MP3P begins sliding the title to the left after a predefined amount of time (e.g., one second). Referring to FIG. 4B, the MP3P causes the first part of the title to appear at an end of the right side and slide as the last part of the title passes a predefined spot of the item display portion (e.g., a ⅔ part of the item display portion). Referring to FIG. 4C, the MP3P cause the title to slide continuously to the left. Referring to FIG. 4D, if the first part of the title reaches the end of the left side of the item display portion, the MP3P stops sliding for a predefined amount of time (e.g., two seconds) and begins sliding.

As explained above, the MP3P slides the text corresponding to the title of an item to the left direction, if the item has a long title and is highlighted. Accordingly, the user is able to check the title of the highlighted item even when the item has a relatively long title.

(5) File/Folder Order

The criterion applicable to determine the order of displaying folders and files of a file list and a thumbnail list will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 5A and 5B. FIG. 5A illustrates a table that summarizes a criterion used to determine an order of displaying folders and files of a file list and a thumbnail list according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5B illustrates a Unicode table according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

More particularly, FIG. 5A illustrates a priority order of folders and files. The term ‘priority order’ herein refers to an order in which items are displayed on a list. For example, the MP3P displays an item with higher priority on an upper portion of the list.

Referring to FIG. 5A, the MP3P gives higher priority to folders than files. The MP3P may also give a priority order to the folders or files in the order of symbols, numbers or English alphabets (irrespective of small or big letters). Regarding text other than those exemplified above, the MP3P may determine the priority order according to the order in the Unicode table. An example of the Unicode table is illustrated in FIG. 5B.

As explained above, the MP3P displays the folders and files on the list in a given order according to the table of FIG. 5A.

(6) Timeout

A timeout function will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 6A to 6C. The timeout function herein refers to the function with which a specific screen disappears a predefined time after it appears.

FIG. 6A schematically illustrates a timeout function executed in a situation where there is a context menu or a Yes/No pop-up is presented according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 6A, menus, such as a context menu or a Yes/No pop-up require a user trigger. Accordingly, the MP3P stands by for a predefined amount of time (e.g., about 15 seconds) while displaying the context menu or the Yes/No pop-up on the screen. If there is no user input within the predefined amount of time (e.g., 15 seconds), the MP3P automatically removes the context menu or the Yes/No pop-up from the screen (i.e., the MP3P automatically closes the menu).

FIG. 6B schematically illustrates a timeout function executed when a confirm message is displayed according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 6B, menus, such as the confirm message, do not require a user trigger. Accordingly, the MP3P stands by for a predefined amount of time (e.g., about 3 seconds) while displaying the confirm message. If there is no user input within the predefined amount of time (e.g., 3 seconds), the MP3P automatically removes the confirm message from the screen (i.e., the MP3P automatically closes the message).

FIG. 6C schematically illustrates a timeout function executed when a list or a main menu is displayed according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 6C, if a list or a main menu appears in a state where music is being played back in the background, the MP3P stands by for a predefined amount of time (e.g., about 15 seconds) for the user input. If there is no user input within the predefined amount of time (e.g., 15 seconds), the MP3P automatically moves to the music play screen. The MP3P may maintain the current screen instead of moving to the music play screen even when there is no user manipulation inputted, if music is currently being played in the background on one of BioCheck, Fitness, My Diary and Health application screens.

As explained above, the MP3P provides a timeout function to display at least one of a specific screen, a message and menu for a predefined time period.

(7) Feedback Function

A feedback function will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 7A to 7C. FIGS. 7A to 7C illustrate a process of implementing a feedback function according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The term ‘feedback function’ herein mainly refers to a function of flickering a title of a specific file for a predefined time and changing to a play screen in response to a selection of the specific file from a list.

Referring to FIG. 7A, if the user inputs short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where the file “As I Am (Intro)” is highlighted, referring to FIG. 7B, the MP3P displays the title of the highlighted file, i.e., “As I Am (Intro)” in a flickering manner for a predefined time. After that, referring to FIG. 7C, the MP3P displays the play screen of the file “As I Am (Intro)” and plays back the selected file “As I Am (Intro)”. The MP3P may flicker every 5 to 10 msec to provide a feedback function.

As explained above, since the MP3P provides the feedback function by flickering the title of the selected file, the user can easily perceive what he has selected.

(8) Media Transfer Protocol (MTP)/Mass Storage Class (MSC) Structure

The MTP and MSC structures are explained below with reference to FIG. 8. FIG. 8 illustrates a table that summarizes a list display structure of music, video, picture and text according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, the MP3P has the same list display structure regarding music, video, picture, and text of MTP and MSC.

The MP3P either displays a list of music on MTP and MSC in the category of artist, album, or genre, or displays the music by folder browsing. The MP3P displays a list of all the videos in MTP and MSC at one single depth. The MP3P also folder-browses folders and files existing under the Picture folder while displaying a list of pictures on MTP and MSC. The MP3P also folder-browses folders and files existing under the Text folder while displaying a list of texts on MTP and MSC.

At this time, if there are files with the same name from different folders in the list, the MP3P displays the files names as they are according to the order of the corresponding folders.

(9) Playing Last File

An example where the last file on the list is completely played back will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 9A and 9B. FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrate a process of displaying a message to notify of a completion of playing back a last file on a list according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9A, a screen is shown on which a last file, i.e., a twelfth file of twelve files on a list, has been completely played back by the MP3P. Referring to FIG. 9B, as the last file is completely played back, the MP3P displays a message on a screen, notifying that all the files on the list have completely been played back. The MP3P then stops at a screen where the first file on the list begins being played.

As explained above, the MP3P displays a message on the screen to notify the completion of playing back the last file on the list. Accordingly, the user is made aware that all the files on the list have been completely played back.

(10) Displaying List

A method of displaying a list of a MP3P will be explained below with reference to FIG. 10. FIG. 10 illustrates a screen on which a music list is displayed according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 10, the MP3P displays on a music list only the titles of music items. Since all the items on the music list are music files, no separate icons are necessary to distinguish the file type. Accordingly, the MP3P indicates only the titles of the music items and does not display the icons.

However, for a menu such as ‘My Files’ that includes a variety of file types, the MP3P may display icons to represent file types along with the corresponding icon names.

(11) Information Area

An information area on a MP3P screen will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 11A and 11B. FIG. 11A illustrates an information area on a list screen of a MP3P according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Here, an information area is configured as a bar on an upper portion of the screen to display information about the MP3P such as current status, or the like.

Referring to FIG. 11A, the information area of the list screen may be divided into five sub-areas. The first sub-area {circle around (1)} may display a Play/Pause icon thereon. That is, the first sub-area corresponds to an area which displays the current status of playing content.

The second sub-area {circle around (2)} displays the name of the previous access path. For example, the second sub-area {circle around (2)} may display the names of the folders to which the currently-displayed files belong.

The third sub-area {circle around (3)} displays an order of a currently-selected file and a number of the files under the current category. For example, if ‘ 2/21’ is displayed on the third sub-area {circle around (3)}, it may represent the fact that there are currently 21 files under the category, and the second file is currently selected.

The fourth sub-area {circle around (4)} displays on/off status of the Pedometer function. If the fourth sub-area {circle around (4)} displays an icon of a person walking, this represents the fact that the Pedometer function is on. If the fourth sub-area {circle around (4)} does not display any icon, or displays an icon with a letter ‘X’ thereon, this represents the fact that the Pedometer function is off.

The fifth sub-area {circle around (5)} displays the remaining capacity of the battery.

Since the MP3P displays the information area regarding the list screen, the user can obtain various information from the list screen.

FIG. 11B illustrates information area on a play screen of a MP3P according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 11B, the information area of the play screen may be divided into five sub-areas.

The first sub-area {circle around (1)} displays a Play/Pause icon thereon. That is, the first sub-area {circle around (1)} corresponds to an area which displays the current status of playing content.

The second sub-area {circle around (2)} displays a play mode. The play mode herein may refer to one of: repeat one piece of music; play the listed music once; repeat listed music; play entire music once; and repeat entire music. A circulating arrow as shown in FIG. 11B may represent the mode to repeat all of the music.

The third sub-area {circle around (3)} displays a current time.

The fourth sub-area displays on/off status of a Pedometer function. If the fourth sub-area {circle around (4)} displays an icon of a person walking, this represents the fact that the Pedometer function is on. If the fourth sub-area {circle around (4)} does not display any icon, or displays an icon with a letter ‘X’ thereon, this represents the fact that the Pedometer function is off.

The fifth sub-area {circle around (5)} displays a remaining capacity of the battery.

Since the MP3P displays the information area regarding the play screen, the user can obtain various information from the play screen.

(12) List Navigation

A method of navigating respective items on a list will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 12A to 12B. FIG. 12A illustrates a method of navigating items on a list using a short pressing manipulation of a direction button according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 12A, if short pressing manipulation is inputted to the Down button three times in a state where ‘List 1’ is highlighted, the MP3P displays highlighting on ‘List 4’ which is three rows below ‘List 1’. If short pressing manipulation is inputted to the Down button one time in a state where ‘List 4’ is highlighted, the MP3P displays highlighting on ‘List 5’ which is one row below ‘List 4’. If short pressing manipulation is inputted to the Down button one time in a state where ‘List 5’ is highlighted, the MP3P displays highlighting on ‘List 6’ which is one row below ‘List 5’.

If short pressing manipulation is inputted to the Up button one time in a state where ‘List 6’ is highlighted, the MP3P displays highlighting on ‘List 5’ which is one row above ‘List 6’. If short pressing manipulation is inputted to the Up button one time in a state where ‘List 5’ is highlighted (not shown), the MP3P displays highlighting on ‘List 4’ which is one row above ‘List 5’. If short pressing manipulation is inputted to the Up button eight times in a state where ‘List 9’ is highlighted (not shown), the MP3P displays highlighting on ‘List 1’ which is eight rows above the ‘List 9’.

As explained above, the MP3P moves highlighting by rows upward or downward according to a short pressing manipulation inputted to the Up and the Down buttons.

The MP3P may move highlighting by pages if a short pressing manipulation is inputted to the Up and the Down buttons.

FIG. 12B illustrates a method of navigating items on a list using a long pressing manipulation of direction buttons according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 12B, if a long pressing manipulation is inputted to the Down button for a predefined time in a state where ‘List 1’ is highlighted, the MP3P gradually moves the highlighting downward according to the duration of the long pressing manipulation is input for. For example, when the long pressing manipulation is input for the predefined time, the MP3P gradually moves the highlighting to ‘List 4’ which is three rows below ‘List 1’. If a long pressing manipulation is inputted to Up button for another predefined time in a state where ‘List 9’ is highlighted, the MP3P gradually moves the highlighting to ‘List 5’ which is four rows above the ‘List 9’.

As explained above, if a long pressing manipulation is inputted to the Up or the Down button, the MP3P moves the highlight a number of rows based on amount of time corresponding to the input time of the long pressing manipulation by gradually adding speed. The MP3P may gradually add speed of moving the highlight in response to a long pressing manipulation inputted to the Up or the Down button and then maintain the speed as it reaches a predefined reference speed.

Accordingly, the MP3P provides the list navigation function using direction buttons as explained above. As a result, the user can navigate the items on the list easily using direction buttons.

(13) Wise Volume Function

A Wise Volume function will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 13A to 13J. FIGS. 13A to 13J illustrate a process of executing a Wise Volume function according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

The Wise Volume function forcefully limits the volume under a predefined level, if a user has listened at a volume exceeding the predefined level (e.g., 85˜90 dB) for a predefined time (e.g., six hours). That is, with the Wise Volume function being executed, the MP3P is set so that the maximum adjustable volume is lowered as the volume exceeds a predefined noise condition (e.g., longer than 6 hours at a volume louder than 85˜90 dB).

The Wise Volume function sets the volume condition to three states, which are: Safe, Warning and Danger states. The MP3P switches the volume state to Warning if the content has been played in the Safe state at a volume louder than a predefined level (e.g., 85˜90 dB) for longer than a predefined time (e.g., six hours). The MP3P switches the volume status to Danger if the content has been played in the Warning state at a volume louder than a predefined level (e.g., 85˜90 dB) for longer than a predefined time (e.g., six hours).

The MP3P is set so that the volume adjustment bars of the respective volume states are presented in different colors and with different upper limits. More specifically, the MP3P may be set so that the volume adjustment bar is displayed in green in the Safe state and with a level 30 as the upper limit. The MP3P may be set so that the volume adjustment bar is displayed in yellow in the Warning state and with the level 30 as the upper limit. The MP3P may be set so that the volume adjustment bar is displayed in red in the Danger state and with a level 15 as the upper limit.

The MP3P may unlock the volume limit at a time point after the volume has reached the Danger state if the volume is lowered to half of the acceptable daily noise level.

More specifically, FIG. 13A illustrates a situation in which music is being played with the Wise Volume function being set. Accordingly, if music has been continuously played at a volume exceeding a predefined level for longer than a predefined time as illustrated in FIG. 13A, the MP3P displays a Warning message to recommend the user to lower the volume as illustrated in FIG. 13B. The MP3P then sets the state to the Wise Volume Warning state.

After displaying the Warning message for a predefined amount of time (e.g., 3 seconds), as illustrated in FIG. 13C, the MP3P continues playing back the music using the play screen. If the user inputs a manipulation to lower the volume, referring to FIG. 13D, the MP3P displays a volume adjustment bar on the screen. The MP3P displays the volume adjustment bar in yellow to indicate that the current statue is Wise Volume Warning state.

If the music has been continuously played at a volume exceeding a predefined level for longer than a predefined time even after the Warning as illustrated in FIG. 13E, the MP3P displays a restriction message indicating that the volume is being restricted as illustrated in FIG. 13F. The MP3P then sets the current state as the Wise Volume Danger state. The MP3P continues playing back the music play screen as illustrated in FIG. 13G after a predefined amount of time (e.g., 3 seconds) of displaying the restriction message.

If the user inputs a manipulation to adjust the volume, the volume adjustment bar is displayed in red and with the upper limit restricted to 15 as illustrated in FIG. 13H.

After that, the MP3P displays a message to indicate that the volume restriction is released as illustrated in FIG. 13I, at a time when the volume reaches a ½ level of daily allowable noise. The MP3P then switches to the Safe state.

If the user inputs manipulation for volume adjustment, referring to FIG. 13J, the MP3P displays the volume adjustment bar in green and with the upper level set back to 30.

As explained above, the MP3P provides the Wise Volume function.

(14) When a File Does Not Exist

An example where no file exists under a selected category will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 14A and 14B. FIGS. 14A and 14B illustrate a screen displayed when no file exists under a selected category according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 14A, a screen is shown on which a user selects a Music category. Here, if there is no music file existing under the Music category, which is the category selected by the user, the MP3P displays a message as illustrated in FIG. 14B to indicate that there is no file.

Accordingly, upon being presented the message, the user becomes aware that there is currently no file that exists under the selected category.

(15) Non-Supported Music File

An example where a music file which is not supported by the MP3P will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 15A to 15C. FIGS. 15A to 15C illustrate an example where a MP3P does not support a selected music file according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If a user selects a file ‘song 1’ as illustrated in FIG. 15A, the MP3P displays a screen for playing the file ‘song 1’ as illustrated in FIG. 15B. However, if the file ‘song 1’ is not playable by the MP3P, the MP3P instead displays a music list on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 15C after predefined amount of time (e.g., three seconds). The MP3P then include an indicator (e.g., a letter ‘X’ icon) on the file ‘song 1’ to indicate that the file ‘song 1’ cannot be played.

As explained above, if the selected music file cannot be played by the MP3P, the MP3P displays the icon on the selected music file item to indicate that the music file is unplayable. As a result, the user is made aware of which file is unplayable.

(16) Unplayable Video File

An example where a selected video file is not supported by the MP3P will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 16A to 16F. The non-supported video files can be divided into files without video codec support and files without audio codec support.

FIGS. 16A to 16C illustrate an example where a video file without video codec support is selected according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Herein, it is assumed that the video file ‘Love Actually 1’ is not supported by the video codec.

If a user selects the video file ‘Love Actually 1’ as illustrated in FIG. 16A, the MP3P displays a message to indicate that the selected video file is in a format that is not supported by the MP3P as illustrated in FIG. 16B. The MP3P then displays the video list screen as illustrated in FIG. 16C after a predefined amount of time (i.e., three seconds). The MP3P then displays an indicator (e.g., a letter ‘X’ icon) indicating that the referenced file is not playable on the video file ‘Love Actually 1’ which is not playable.

As explained above, irrespective of whether or not the file is supported by the audio codec, the MP3P does not play the video file if the file is not supported by the video codec. The MP3P then displays a non-playable icon on the item where the non-playable file is indicated on the list. Accordingly, the user is made aware of which video file is non-playable.

FIGS. 16D to 16F illustrate an example where a video file without audio codec support is selected according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Herein, it is assumed that the video file ‘Love Actually 1’ is not supported by the audio codec.

If a user selects the video file ‘Love Actually 1’ as illustrated in FIG. 16D, the MP3P displays a message to indicate that the selected video file is in a format that is not supported by the audio codec as illustrated in FIG. 16E. In this case, as shown in FIG. 16F, the MP3P plays only the video on the screen, i.e., the MP3P does not play audio due to absence of audio codec support.

As explained above, if the selected video file is not supported by the audio codec, the MP3P plays only the video. Upon watching this, the user is made aware that the selected file is not supported by audio codec.

(17) Time-Limited License File

Expiration of a time-limited license file will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 17A to 17C. FIGS. 17A to 17C are views provided to explain expiration of a time-limited license file according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The time-limited license file may be used in a designated period. In other words, a file having a designated period may be referred to as a time-limited license file.

To further explain, the video file, “Love Actually 1,” has an expired time-limited license in this section of the specification.

Referring to FIG. 17A, if a user selects Love Actually 1, the MP3P displays a message indicating that the use period has expired as shown in FIG. 17B. After a predefined amount of time (e.g., 3 seconds), the MP3P displays a video file list as illustrated in FIG. 17C while the expired file, Love Actually 1, is displayed with an icon, “X.”

The MP3P may not play the expired time-limited license file even if the file is selected and may mark the file with an expiration icon. Thus, the user can be made aware of the expiration of a time-limited license file.

(18) On and Off of the Power

A process of changing from power-off to power-on state will be described below with reference to FIGS. 18A and 18B. FIGS. 18A and 18B illustrate a process of changing from a power-off to a power-on state according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

The MP3P may toggle from a power-off to a power-on by pressing a hold & power button for more than a predefined amount of time (e.g., 1.5 seconds). In other words, the MP3P is turned on by pressing the hold & power button more than the predefined amount of time (e.g., 1.5 seconds).

As the MP3P turns on, the MP3P displays the same screen that the MP3P had displayed at the time of power-off However, the MP3P turns on while closing pop-up windows. Additionally, if the MP3P had played contents at the time of power-off, the MP3P plays the contents automatically upon turning on. The MP3P maintains a pause state if the MP3P was in the pause state before power-off.

If the MP3P was playing music and displaying a list, a main menu, or a setting menu thereon at the time of power-off, the MP3P only plays the music upon turning on.

If the MP3P was playing music and displaying a photo, a text, or an office viewer thereon at the time of power-off, the MP3P again plays the music and redisplays the photo, the text or the office viewer upon turning on.

Additionally, the MP3P may move to the main menu upon turning on if the played file is deleted.

Referring to FIG. 18A, if a user presses a hold & a power button of the MP3P more than a predefined amount of time (e.g., 1.5 seconds), the MP3P plays the radio while powered on as shown in FIG. 18B.

Thus, the MP3P saves active functions during power-off and restarts the functions after turning on again. A user can use the function saved during power-off immediately after the MP3P turns on.

(19) Hold

A function to hold the MP3P will be described in further detail below with reference to FIGS. 19A to 19H. The MP3P may toggle a hold on and off in response to a short pressing manipulation of the hold & power button for less than a predefined amount of time (e.g., 1.5 seconds). In other words, the MP3P may be held on if a user presses the hold & power button for less than the predefined amount of time (e.g., 1.5 seconds) in hold-off state. Touch screen and buttons, except for the hold & power and volume buttons, may not function in the hold-on state.

FIGS. 19A to 19C illustrate setting a hold-on state in processes except for a playing of at least one of videos and photos according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 19A, if a user presses a hold & power button in a state where a main menu is displayed, the MP3P is held on as illustrated in FIG. 19B. Here, the MP3P turns off a display if a hold on is set in all the states except for the videos or photos display state.

If a user presses buttons other than hold & power or volume buttons in a state where the MP3P is held on, the MP3P displays a message instructing to press the hold & power button as illustrated in FIG. 19C. Referring to FIG. 19C, the MP3P displays an indicator pointing to the location of the hold & power button.

Because the MP3P guides the user to the location of the hold & power button, a user can intuitively understand a way to convert from a hold-on state to hold-off state.

FIGS. 19D to 19H illustrate setting a hold-on state in a state where at least one of videos and photos are displayed according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The MP3P may not turn off the display if a user sets a hold-on state in a state where at least one of videos and photos are displayed.

Referring to FIG. 19D, if a user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the hold & power button in a state where a video is being played, the MP3P flashes a display (e.g., twice) as illustrated in FIG. 19E. After flashing, the MP3P pauses playing the video and displays a hold-on icon on the upper left portion of the screen as illustrated in FIG. 19F. After a predefined amount of time (e.g., 2 seconds), the MP3P eliminates the hold-on icon as illustrated in FIG. 19G.

If a user presses buttons other than the hold & power button or the volume button in a state where the MP3P is held on, the MP3P displays a message instructing the user to press the hold & power button as illustrated in 19H. As illustrated in 19H, the MP3P displays an indicator pointing to the location of the hold & power button.

The MP3P may not turn off the display and may instead only hold on the buttons, if the MP3P is held on in a state where at least one of videos and photos are played.

(20) Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connection

Connecting the MP3P to a Personal Computer (PC) through a USB will be described below with reference to FIGS. 20A to 201. FIGS. 20A to 20I illustrate connecting a MP3P to a PC thorough a USB according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 20A, the MP3P connects to a PC through a USB cable in a state where the MP3P is powered off, and thus the display is Off. Here, the display may be a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Referring to FIG. 20B, the MP3P displays a battery icon on the upper right part indicating that the battery is charging and displays a message instructing that the USB cable is connected. After a designated time, the MP3P turn off the display as shown in FIG. 20C.

If a file is being transferred between the MP3P and a PC, the MP3P displays a message notifying that the file is being transferred. The message may include an indication that the USB should not be disconnected as shown in FIG. 20D. After transferring of the file is completed, the MP3P displays a message indicating that the USB cable is connected as illustrated in FIG. 20E.

If a user disconnects the USB by using a software program of the PC in a state where the MP3P displays a message that the UBS is currently connected, the MP3P displays a message indicating that the USB cable may be safely disconnected as illustrated in FIG. 20F. If the USB cable is disconnected, the MP3P displays a message indicating that the USB cable is disconnected as illustrated in FIG. 20G. Referring to FIG. 20H, the MP3P implements a library update to update files having changes. After the library update is complete, the MP3P turns off as illustrated in FIG. 20I.

Thus, the MP3P displays a process of connecting to and disconnecting from a USB cable.

(21) Charging Battery

Charging a battery will be described in further detail below with reference to FIGS. 21A to 21G. FIGS. 21A to 21G illustrate a process of charging a battery of a MP3P according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 21A, a screen of the MP3P playing music is shown. During playing of music, if a charging adaptor connects to the MP3P, the MP3P displays an animation on the upper right part of the screen indicating that the battery is being charged as shown in FIG. 21B. After charging completes, the MP3P displays an icon on the upper right to indicate the completion of the charging of the battery as illustrated in FIG. 21C. After the adaptor disconnects, the MP3P displays an icon on the upper right part of the screen to indicate the amount of charge remaining in the battery as shown in FIG. 21D.

Referring to FIG. 21E, if the adaptor connects to the MP3P in a state where the MP3P is off, the MP3P displays a message indicating that the battery is being charged as shown in FIG. 21F. If the MP3P turns on, the MP3P displays an icon on the upper right part, indicating that the battery is being charged as illustrated in FIG. 21G.

(22) Displaying Shortage in the Amount of Charge Remaining in the Battery

An example of where there is shortage in the amount of charge remaining in the battery will be described below with reference to FIGS. 22A to 22D. FIGS. 22A to 22D illustrate an example where there is a shortage in an amount of charge remaining in a battery according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 22A, if the remaining amount of charge in the battery would last for one minute in a state where the MP3P plays music, the MP3P flashes a battery icon on the upper right part of the screen as illustrated in FIG. 22B. If the amount of charge remaining in the battery is critical, the MP3P displays a message indicating that the power is turning off as illustrated in FIG. 22C. The MP3P then turns off as illustrated in FIG. 22D.

Thus, the MP3P informs a user of shortage in battery capacity.

(23) Upgrading Firmware

Upgrading firmware will be described below with reference to FIGS. 23A to 23F. FIGS. 23A to 23F illustrate a process of upgrading firmware according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 23A, upon turning on, the MP3P determines if files to upgrade firmware are stored. If the MP3P finds files to upgrade firmware, the MP3P upgrades firmware as illustrated in FIG. 23B. After upgrading firmware completes, the MP3P displays a message notifying of the completion as illustrated in FIG. 23C. The MP3P displays a start animation as shown in FIG. 23D, and the main menu as shown in FIG. 23E.

If upgrading firmware fails, the MP3P displays a message indicating that the upgrading of the firmware has failed as illustrated in FIG. 23F. After a predefined amount of time (e.g., 3 seconds), the MP3P displays a start animation as illustrated in 23D, and the main menu as illustrated in FIG. 23E.

Thus, the MP3P upgrades firmware upon turning on.

(24) Updating a Library

Updating a library will be described below with reference to FIGS. 24A to 24C. FIGS. 24A to 24C illustrate a process of updating a MP3P library according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The term ‘updating library’ herein refers to a process of finding stored content files.

Referring to FIG. 24A, a MP3P screen to start updating the library is shown. Here, the MP3P displays a message indicating that the updating of library has begun, along with a progress rate bar.

The MP3P first analyzes the library. In other words, the MP3P first detects stored files. While detecting, the MP3P indicates that 0% to 50% of the updating of the library is complete via a progress rate bar.

After analyzing of the library is complete, the MP3P indicates that 50% of the updating of the library is complete via the progress rate bar as shown in FIG. 24B. The MP3P updates the analyzed library. The MP3P indicates that 50% to 100% of the updating of the library is complete via the progress rate bar.

After updating of the library is complete, the MP3P displays a message indicating that the updating is complete as illustrated in FIG. 24C.

Thus, the MP3P displays a process of updating the library.

(25) Icons for Battery Scenario

Icons of the MP3P for various battery scenarios will be described below with reference to FIGS. 25A to 25C. The term ‘battery icon’ herein refers to an icon displayed on the MP3P to indicate an amount of charge remaining in the battery. Here the battery icon may be displayed in an upper right part of the screen.

FIG. 25A illustrates changes in a battery icon in a state where a MP3P battery discharges according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 25A, an amount of charge remaining in the battery as indicated by the battery icon decreases as the battery discharges. Thus, a user is made aware of an amount of charge remaining in the battery.

FIG. 25B illustrates changes in a battery icon in a state where a MP3P battery is charged through a USB according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 25B, the MP3P displays different changes in a battery icon between when it is possible to provide charging progress information and when it is impossible to provide charging progress information.

FIG. 25C illustrates changes in displaying a battery icon when a MP3P battery is charged through an adaptor according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 25C, the MP3P displays different changes in a battery icon between when it is possible to provide charging progress information and when it is impossible to provide charging progress information.

If the MP3P battery charges through an adaptor, the MP3P displays an electronic code icon with the battery icon to show charging with the adaptor.

(26) Timer

A timer of the MP3P will be described below with reference to FIG. 26. FIG. 26 is a table summarizing timer functions according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The term ‘timer’ herein may refer a function of implementing designated functions if a user manipulation is not input for a designated period.

As summarized in FIG. 26, the timer functions include four functions. LCD-OFF timer may turn off an LCD if a user manipulation is not input for a designated period. Sleep timer may automatically turn off the MP3P after a designated period that a user sets. Auto-Power-Off timer may turn off the MP3P if a user manipulation is not input for a designated period. Return-to-Last-Player may display a screen replaying a music right before the MP3P turns off

Four timer functions may be independently applied in other device functions. Device functions that the timer can be operated with are explained in the table shown in FIG. 26.

(27) Inputting a User Information in First Butting

Inputting user information in the MP3P will be described below with reference to FIGS. 27A to 27D. FIGS. 27A to 27D illustrate inputting user information in a MP3P according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 27A, if the MP3P first turns on, the MP3P displays an intro screen as illustrated in FIG. 27B. The MP3P displays a screen for inputting user information as illustrated in FIG. 27C. The MP3P may input a user height or weight as shown in FIG. 27C.

After inputting user information completes, the MP3P displays a main menu as illustrated in FIG. 27D.

The MP3P functions have been explained above with reference to FIGS. 1A to 27D.

2. Main Menu

The main menu of the MP3P will be described in further detail below with reference to drawings.

(1) Menu Structure

A menu structure of the MP3P will be described below with reference to FIG. 28. FIG. 28 illustrates a menu structure of a MP3P according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The MP3P menu includes a Media menu, a BioCheck menu, a Fitness menu, a My Diary menu and a Health Application menu. The upper five menus each comprise lower menus.

The Media menu may be used for playing multimedia contents. A user can play a music file or a video file or can manage the playing of a file by manipulating a lower menu of the Media menu.

The BioCheck menu may be used for checking and managing a user's health. A user can measure body mass index of body parts, stress, skin color, or others characteristics by manipulating a lower menu of the BioCheck menu.

The Fitness menu may be used for checking and managing a user's exercises. A user can find information regarding calories used in exercising, or recommended exercises for health by manipulating a lower menu of the Fitness menu.

The My Diary menu may be used for managing a user schedule. A user schedule may include a business schedule and private schedule for health or exercising. A user can manage exercising or dieting by manipulating a lower menu of the My Log menu.

The Health Application menu may be used for implementing applications stored in an inner storage or applications transferred outside and stored in an inner storage. More specifically, the Health Application menu may be used for saving contents regarding a user health or a user exercise by implementing applications stored in an inner storage. The Health Application menu includes a lower menu of applications.

The Media menu comprises 6 lower menus such as a Music menu, a Video menu, a Frequency Modulation (FM) Radio menu, a Picture menu, a Text menu, and a Setting menu. The BioCheck menu comprises 3 lower menus such as a Fat menu, a Stress menu, and a Melanin Level menu. The Fitness menu comprises 3 lower menus such as a Jogging menu, a My Coach menu, and a Pedometer menu. The My Diary menu comprises 5 lower menus such as a Today's Summary menu, an Exercise Diary menu, a Food Diary menu, a Calorie Manager menu, and a My Info menu. The Health Application menu includes one or more lower menus according to a user setting.

The MP3P sets the Fitness item as default focus when displaying a main menu. Thus, the MP3P highlights the Fitness item while displaying the main menu. Specific functions of the MP3P by manipulating a lower menu will be described below.

The above menu structure is merely exemplary, and upper and lower menus and the menu structure are not to be construed as limiting the present invention to that illustrated in the exemplary embodiments of the present invention.

(2) Displaying of Main Menu

A main menu on a screen will be described below with reference to FIG. 29. FIG. 29 illustrates a main menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 29, the MP3P displays the five upper menus such as the Media menu, the BioCheck menu, the Fitness menu, the My Diary menu, and the Health Application menu. The MP3P places the main menu focus in the center of the screen. If a user moves the menu by using buttons (e.g., up or down buttons), the focus stays in the center while the five upper menus scroll or move upward or downward corresponding to the button manipulations.

(3) Long Pressing Manipulation of Bio Button to Display Today's Summary

The displays of Today's Summary, if a user inputs a long pressing manipulation of a Bio button, will be described below with reference to FIGS. 30A to 30B. FIGS. 30A to 30B illustrate Today's Summary in response to a long pressing manipulation of a Bio button according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 30A, in response to a long pressing manipulation inputted with respect to a Bio button, the MP3P displays Today's Summary as shown in FIG. 30B unless the BioCheck function is currently being performed. Today's Summary will be described in further detail below.

Thus, a user can easily find Today's Summary by pressing the Bio button longer than a predefined time.

b 3. Media

The Media menu of the main menu will be described in further detail below with reference to the drawings.

(1) Media Menu Structure

The Media menu structure will be described below with reference to FIG. 31. FIG. 31 illustrates a Media menu structure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 31, the Media menu includes 6 lower menus such as a Music menu, a Video menu, a FM Radio menu, a Picture menu, a Text menu, and a Setting menu. The Music menu includes an Artists menu, an Albums menu, a Songs menu, a Playlists menu, a Music Browser menu, and a Search menu. The Setting menu includes a Sound menu, a Display menu, a Language menu, a Time menu and a System menu.

(2) Music Menu

(2.1) Utilizing Music Menu

Utilizing a music menu will be described below with reference to FIGS. 32A to 32D. FIGS. 32A to 32D illustrate utilizing a music menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 32A, a menu is displayed with a focus placed on a Media menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Here, if a user selects the Media menu, the MP3P displays the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 32B.

Referring to FIG. 32B, the Media menu may include icons for a Music List, a Video List, an FM Radio List, a Picture List, a Texts List, and Settings. Additional icons may be included that each corresponds to one of the Music List icon, the Video List icon, the FM Radio List icon, the Picture List icon, and the Text List icon, respectively.

If a user selects the Music List icon, the MP3P displays a music list as illustrated in FIG. 32C. If a user selects an additional icon corresponding to the Music List icon, the MP3P displays playing music as illustrated in FIG. 32D.

(2.2) Arrangement of the Music Menu

An arrangement of a Music menu will be described below with reference to FIGS. 33A to 33B. FIG. 33A illustrates an arrangement of a Music list menu of a Music menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 33A, a Music list menu includes Area 1, Area 2, and Area 3. Area 1, placed on the upper screen, shows categories of the list. The selected category is highlighted.

Area 2, placed below Area 1, shows the name of the selected category.

Area 3 shows a music content list.

The MP3P shows a music file list according to categories by displaying the music list.

FIG. 33B illustrates an arrangement of a screen for Music playing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 33B, a screen for Music playing includes Area 1, Area 2, and Area 3.

Area 1, placed on the upper screen, shows information.

Area 2, placed on the center screen, shows visual data. For instance, Area 2 may show album pictures or lyrics.

Area 3, placed on the lower screen, shows music information such as a music title or playing progress rate bar. More specifically, Area 3 may show a music title, the number of the music file in a music list, an artist, an album title, an elapsed time, a total time or a playing progress rate bar.

(2.3) Displaying Music List

A music list will be described in further detail below with reference to FIGS. 34A to 34E.

FIG. 34A illustrates a music list classified by artist when an artist category is selected according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 34A, the MP3P displays the music list classified by artist when the artist category is selected.

FIG. 34B illustrates a music list classified by album when an album category is selected according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 34B, the MP3P displays the music list classified by album when the album category is selected.

FIG. 34C illustrates a music list classified by song when a song category is selected according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 34C, the MP3P displays the list of all music files classified by song when the song category is selected.

FIG. 34D illustrates a music list of a playlist when a playlist category is selected according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 34D, the MP3P displays the list of music files in a playlist that were selected by a user when a playlist category is selected.

FIG. 34E illustrates a music list of a music search interface when a music browser category is selected according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 34E, the MP3P displays a music list of a music search interface used to select music files when a music browser category is selected.

When one of the categories is selected, a user moves to another category by manipulating a predefined button (e.g., the left or Right buttons).

Thus, the MP3P may display a music list according to category.

(2.4) Artist Category

The artist category will be described below with reference to FIG. 35. FIG. 35 illustrates an artist category according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 35, the artist category includes all artists, artist A, artist B, artist C, and unknown.

All artists may include music files of all artists. Artist A, artist B and artist C may include respective music files of each artist. Unknown may include music files of unknown artists.

Thus, the MP3P may display a music file list according to the artist category as shown in FIG. 35.

(2.5) Album Category

The album category will be described below with reference to FIG. 36. FIG. 36 illustrates an album category according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 36, the album category includes all songs, album A, album B, . . . , album F and unknown.

All songs may include music files of all albums. Album A, album B, . . . , album F may include respective music files of each album. Unknown may include music files of unknown albums.

Thus, the MP3P may display a music file list according to an album category shown in FIG. 36.

(2.6) Song Category

The song category will be described below with reference to FIG. 37. FIG. 37 illustrates a song category according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 37, the song category shows music files without other lower menus.

Thus, the MP3P may display music files according to the song title as shown in FIG. 37.

(2.7) Playing Music Selected Via the Artist or Album Category

Playing song 1 when song 1 is selected via the artist or album category will be described below with reference to FIGS. 38A to 38I. FIGS. 38A to 38I illustrate playing song 1 when song 1 is selected via the artist or album category according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 38A, if a user selects a music list icon in the Media menu, the MP3P displays a music list as illustrated in FIG. 38B. A user may find that the artist category is selected for the music list.

If a user selects an artist, such as “Diva 1,” the MP3P displays music files of Diva 1 as illustrated in FIG. 38C. If a user selects song 1 from the list, the MP3P displays that song 1 is being played as illustrated in FIG. 38D.

If a user presses a predefined button (e.g., a Right button) when the music list is displayed as shown in FIG. 38B, the MP3P selects the album category by moving a category tab one column over (i.e., to the right) as illustrated in FIG. 38E. If a user selects an album, “Diva's Album 1,” the MP3P displays a music file list of Diva's Album 1 as illustrated in FIG. 38F. If a user selects song 1, the MP3P displays that song 1 is being played as illustrated in FIG. 38G.

If a user presses the predefined button (e.g., the Right button) when the music list is displayed as shown in FIG. 38E, the MP3P selects the song category by moving the category tab one column over (i.e., to the right) as illustrated in FIG. 38H. The MP3P displays a list of all music files as illustrated in 38H. If a user selects song 1, the MP3P displays that song 1 is being played as illustrated in FIG. 38I.

If a user selects an additional icon corresponding to the music list icon in FIG. 38A, the MP3P displays that song 1 is being played as illustrated in FIG. 38I.

Thus, the MP3P may select a music file via the artist or album category.

(2.8) Playing Music Selected Via the Playlist Category

Playing song 1 when song 1 is selected via the playlist category will be described below with reference to FIGS. 39A to 39D. FIGS. 39A to 39D illustrate playing song 1 when song 1 is selected via the playlist category according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 39A, if a user selects a music list icon in the Media menu, the MP3P displays a music list as illustrated in FIG. 39B. A user may find that the song category is selected for the music list.

If a user presses a predefined button (e.g., a Right button) when the music list is displayed as shown in FIG. 39B, the MP3P selects the playlist category by moving a category tab one column over (i.e., to the right) as illustrated in FIG. 39C.

If the user selects song 1, the MP3P displays that song 1 is being played as illustrated in FIG. 39D.

Thus, the MP3P may select a music file by using the playlist category.

(2.9) Playing Music Selected Via the Music Browser Category

Playing a start music file selected via the music browser category will be described below with reference to FIGS. 40A to 40D. FIGS. 40A to 40D illustrate playing a start music file selected via the music browser category according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 40A, if a user selects a music list icon in the Media menu, the MP3P displays a music list of a music search interface used to select music files as shown in FIG. 40B. A user may find that the music browser category is selected for the music list.

If a user selects a video folder in FIG. 40B, the MP3P displays a list of music files included in the video folder as illustrated in FIG. 40C. If a user selects a start music file in FIG. 40C, the MP3P displays that the start music file is being played as illustrated in FIG. 40D.

Thus, the MP3P may select a music file via the music browser category.

(2.10) Selecting Previous or Next Music While Playing and Controlling Volume

Selecting a previous or a next music while playing music and controlling volume will be described below with reference to FIGS. 41A to 41F. FIGS. 41A to 41F illustrate selecting a previous or a next music file and controlling volume according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 41A illustrates that song 1 is being played. If a user presses a predefined button (e.g., a Right button), the MP3P plays a next music file (e.g., song 2) as illustrated in FIG. 41B. If a user presses an OK button, the MP3P pauses the song being played as illustrated in FIG. 41C. If a user presses a volume+ button, the MP3P increases the volume and shows a volume controlling bar as illustrated in FIG. 41D. In FIG. 41D, the volume controlling bar is located in a lower portion of the screen. If a user keeps pressing the volume+ button, the MP3P continues increasing the volume to 30, the greatest volume, as shown in FIG. 41E. If a user stops manipulating the volume+ button for a predefined amount of time (e.g., 1 second), the volume controlling bar disappears from the screen as illustrated in FIG. 41F.

Thus, the MP3P may select a previous or a next music file and may control volume while playing music.

(2.11) Fast Forwarding (FF) and REWinding (REW)

If a user inputs a fast forwarding command while music is being played, the MP3P implements fast forwarding. If a user stops inputting the fast forwarding command, the MP3P begins playing the music at the position to which the music was forwarded. If a user inputs a rewinding command while music is being played, the MP3P implements rewinding. If a user stops inputting the rewinding command, the MP3P begins playing the music at the position to which the music was rewound.

If a user inputs the fast forwarding command while the playback of the music is being paused, the MP3P implements fast forwarding. If a user stops inputting the fast forwarding command, the MP3P pauses the music at the position to which the music was forwarded. If a user inputs the rewinding command during pausing of music, the MP3P implements rewinding. If a user stops inputting the rewinding command, the MP3P pauses music at the position to which the music was rewound.

The MP3P implements fast forwarding and rewinding of video files in substantially the same way music files are fast forwarded and rewound.

If the MP3P goes to the start or the end of one music file while fast forwarding or rewinding, the MP3P continues fast forwarding or rewinding a pervious or a next music file. However, if the MP3P goes to the start or the end of one video file while fast forwarding or rewinding, the MP3P pauses the video file.

(2.12) Adding Music to Jogging Playlist when Music is Being Played

Adding music to a jogging playlist when music is being played will be described below with reference to FIGS. 42A to 42F. FIGS. 42A to 42F illustrate adding music to a jogging playlist when music is being played according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If a user selects an additional icon corresponding to the music list icon as shown in FIG. 42A, the MP3P displays that song 1 is being played as illustrated in FIG. 42B. The MP3P shows a message indicating that the music currently being played can be added to the jogging playlist in response to a short pressing manipulation of the OK button. Here, the message may be located in a lower portion of the screen.

If a user inputs a long pressing manipulation of the OK button, the MP3P adds the music file currently being played (i.e., song 1) to the jogging playlist, and shows a message indicating that the music is added to the jogging playlist as illustrated in FIG. 42C.

Referring to FIG. 42D, the MP3P, after a predefined amount of time (e.g., 1 second), once again displays that song 1 is being played. The MP3P shows a message in the lower screen indicating that the music file currently being played can be deleted from the jogging playlist by pressing the OK button longer than a predefined amount of

If a user inputs a long pressing manipulation of the OK button, the MP3P deletes song 1 from the jogging playlist and displays a message indicating that song 1 has been deleted from the jogging playlist as illustrated in FIG. 42E.

If a user presses a back button while the screen being shown in FIG. 42C is being displayed, the MP3P displays a music file list included in the jogging playlist as illustrated in FIG. 42F. If a user inputs a long pressing manipulation of the OK button while highlighting song 1, the MP3P excludes the highlighted song 1 from the jogging playlist, displays a message as illustrated in FIG. 42E.

Thus, the MP3P may add or delete a currently playing music file to the jogging playlist. Herein, instead of deleting a music file by inputting a long pressing manipulation of the OK button, the music file may alternatively remain in the jogging playlist but be excluded from being played. In this case, when the excluded music file is presented in a music list, it may include an indicator or otherwise be visually distinguished in order to identify that the music file is excluded from being played.

(2.13) Adding a Music File in Music List Display to Jogging Playlist

Adding a music file to the jogging list when a music list is displayed will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 43A to 43K. FIGS. 43A to 43K illustrate an addition or a deletion of a music file to a jogging list when a music list is being displayed according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 43A, it is shown that song 1 is being played. If a user presses the back button, the MP3P displays a music list including song 1 as illustrated in FIG. 43B.

Referring to FIG. 43B, a user may find that song 1 is highlighted. If a user inputs a long pressing manipulation of the OK button, the MP3P adds the highlighted music file, song 1, to the jogging playlist and displays a message indicating that the music files has been added as shown in FIG. 43C.

After a predefined amount of time (e.g., 1 second), the MP3P once again displays a music file list including song 1 after as shown in FIG. 43D. If a user presses a left button, the MP3P displays the music list by album category as illustrated in FIG. 43E.

In FIG. 43E, “Diva's Album 1” is highlighted. If a user inputs a long pressing manipulation of the OK button, the MP3P adds all music files of Diva's Album 1, and displays a message that all of music files of Diva's Album 1 has been added to the jogging playlist as illustrated in FIG. 43F.

After a predefined amount of time (e.g., 1 second), the MP3P once again displays the music list by album category as illustrated in FIG. 43G. In 43G, the Diva's Album 1 is highlighted. If a user inputs a long pressing manipulation of the OK button, the MP3P deletes all the music files of the Diva's Album 1 from the jogging playlist, and displays a message indicating that all the music files of the Diva's Album 1 have been deleted from the jogging playlist as illustrated in FIG. 43H.

After a predefined amount of time (i.e., 1 second), the MP3P once again displays a music list by the album category as illustrated in FIG. 431. If a user presses a Right button twice, the MP3P displays the music list by the playlist category as illustrated in FIG. 43J. A user may find that song 1 is included in the jogging playlist.

Referring to FIG. 43J, song 1 is highlighted while the jogging playlist is displayed. If a user inputs a long pressing manipulation of the OK button, the MP3P deletes the highlighted song 1 from the jogging playlist, and displays a message indicating that the highlighted song 1 is deleted from the jogging playlist as illustrated in FIG. 43K.

Thus, the MP3P may add or delete a music file in the jogging playlist when a music list is being displayed. Herein, instead of deleting a music file by inputting a long pressing manipulation of the OK button, the music file may alternatively remain in the jogging playlist but be excluded from being played. In this case, when the excluded music file is presented in a music list, it may include an indicator or otherwise be visually distinguished in order to identify that the music file is excluded from being played.

The music menu has been described above with respect to FIGS. 32A to 43K.

(3) Video Menu

(3.1) Implementing the Video Menu

The video menu, one of the lower menus in the Media menu, will be described below with reference to FIGS. 44A to 44D. FIGS. 44A to 44D illustrate a video menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 44A, the MP3P displays the main menu with a focus on the Media menu. If a user selects the Media menu from the main menu, the MP3P displays the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 44B.

Referring to FIG. 44B, the Media menu may include a music list icon, a video list icon, an FM radio list icon, a picture list icon, a text list icon, and a setting icon. Additionally, additional icons may be included that each corresponds to one of the music list icon, the video list icon, the FM radio icon, the picture list icon, and the text list icon, respectively.

If a user selects the video list icon, the MP3P displays the video list as illustrated in FIG. 44C. If a user selects the additional icon corresponding to the video list icon, the MP3P displays a video playing screen as illustrated in FIG. 44D.

(3.2) Arrangement of Video Menu

An arrangement of the video menu will be described below with reference to FIGS. 45A to 45B. FIG. 45A illustrates an arrangement of a video list of a video menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 45A, the video list includes area 1 and area 2. Area 1, placed in an upper portion of the screen, includes list information. More specifically, area 1 may include play and pause, depth, file number (000/000), a hold icon or a battery icon.

Area 2, placed under area 1, includes a video content list.

FIG. 45B illustrates an arrangement of a video playing screen of a video menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 45B, the video playing screen includes area 1, area 2, and area 3.

Area 1, placed in an upper portion of the screen, includes information. Area 1 may include play and pause, a video title, a hold icon and a battery icon.

Area 2, placed in a center portion of the screen, includes a video screen.

Area 3, placed in a lower portion of the screen, includes information such as title or progress bar. More specifically, the area 3 may include an elapsed time, a total playing time or a progress bar.

(3.3) Playing Video File

Playing a video file will be described below with reference to FIGS. 46A to 461. FIGS. 46A to 46I illustrate a video file being played according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 46A, if a user selects a video list icon from the Media menu, the MP3P displays the video list as illustrated in FIG. 46B. Referring to FIG. 46B, if “Love Actually 1” is highlighted and if a user presses the OK button, the MP3P plays Love Actually 1 as illustrated in FIG. 46C. If a user presses the Right button, the MP3P plays a next video file, “Love Actually 2” as illustrated in FIG. 46D. After a predefined amount of time (e.g., 3 seconds) of playing, every On Screen Display (OSD) menu in the screen disappears as shown in FIG. 46E.

If a user presses the back button, the MP3P once again displays the video list as illustrated in FIG. 46F. A user may find that a video file, Love Actually 2, that was previously playing is highlighted.

If a user presses a down button, the MP3P moves a highlight down one column as illustrated in FIG. 46G. Thus, the highlight is placed on “Better than Flower 11.” If a user presses the OK button, the MP3P plays “Better than Flower 11” as illustrated in FIG. 46H.

If a user selects the additional icon corresponding to the video list icon, the MP3P plays Love Actually 1 as illustrated in FIG. 46I.

(3.4) Playing, Pausing, Fast Forwarding, and Rewinding

Playing, pausing, fast forwarding and rewinding of a video file will be described below with reference to FIGS. 47A to 47I. FIGS. 47A to 47I illustrate playing, pausing, fast forwarding, and rewinding a video file according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 47A, if a video file plays after a designated time, the MP3P displays the screen as shown in FIG. 47B. If a user presses the Right button while the video file is being displayed, the MP3P implements fast forwarding as illustrated in FIG. 47C. If the MP3P goes to the end of the video file as illustrated in FIG. 47D, the MP3P plays a next video file as shown in 47E.

If a user manipulates buttons while the screen shown in FIG. 47B is being displayed, the MP3P displays an OSD menu as illustrated in FIG. 47F. After a predefined amount of time (e.g., 3 seconds), the MP3P eliminates the OSD menu as shown in FIG. 47G. If a user re-manipulates buttons, the MP3P once again displays the OSD menu as shown in FIG. 47H. After a predefined amount of time (e.g., 3 seconds), the MP3P eliminates the OSD menu as shown in FIG. 47I.

(3.5) Controlling Volume

Controlling volume will be described below with reference to FIGS. 48A to 48E. FIGS. 48A to 48E illustrate controlling volume when a video file is being played according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 48A, if a user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the up or down button when a video file is being played, the MP3P displays a volume controlling bar as illustrated in FIG. 48B. If a user inputs a long pressing manipulation of the down button, the MP3P decreases the volume to 0 as illustrated in FIG. 48C. After a predefined amount of time (e.g., 1 second), the MP3P eliminates the volume controlling bar as illustrated in FIG. 48D. After a predefined amount of time (e.g., 3 seconds), the MP3P eliminates the OSD menu as illustrated in FIG. 48E.

The video menu has been described above with reference to FIGS. 44A to 48E.

(4) FM Radio Menu

(4.1) Implementing FM Radio Menu

Implementing the FM radio menu, one of the lower menus in the Media menu, is described below with reference to FIGS. 49A to 49D. FIGS. 49A to 49D illustrate a FM radio menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 49A, the main menu is displayed with a focus on the Media menu. Here, if a user selects the Media menu in the main menu, the MP3P displays the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 49B.

Referring to FIG. 49B, the Media menu may include a music list icon, a video list icon, an FM radio list icon, a picture list icon, a text list icon, and a setting icon. Additionally, additional icons may be included that each corresponds to one of the music list icon, the video list icon, the FM radio list icon, the picture list icon and the text list icon to display a play screen, respectively.

If a user selects the FM radio list icon, the MP3P displays a preset list as illustrated in FIG. 49C. If a user selects the additional icon corresponding to the FM radio icon, the MP3P displays an FM radio playing screen as illustrated in FIG. 49D.

(4.2) Arrangement of FM Radio Menu

An arrangement of the FM radio menu will be described below with reference to FIGS. 50A to 50B. FIG. 50A illustrates an arrangement of an FM radio playing screen of an FM radio menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 50A, the FM radio playing screen includes area 1, area 2, area 3, area 4, and area 5. Area 1, placed in an upper portion of the screen, may show information. More specifically, area 1 may include play and pause, play mode, time, a hold icon and a battery icon.

Area 2, placed under area 1, may show a current frequency or a frequency controlling bar.

Area 3, placed under area 2, may show FM region.

Area 4, placed under area 3, may show a preset channel of area 3.

Area 5, placed under area 4, may show a method to automatically preset.

The MP3P may enable the FM radio to be provided by displaying the FM radio playing screen described above.

FIG. 50B illustrates a preset list of an FM radio menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 50B, the MP3P also may display a list of preset channels.

(4.3) Setting FM Region (Republic of Korea)

Setting the FM radio region in the Republic of Korea will be described below with reference to FIGS. 51A to 51E. FIGS. 51A to 51E illustrate setting an FM region in the Republic of Korea according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If a user first selects the FM radio menu after buying the MP3P, the MP3P displays a screen to set the FM region as shown in FIG. 51A. More specifically, the MP3P displays a screen to select a province as shown in FIG. 51A, and displays a screen to select a city as shown in FIG. 51B. Referring to FIG. 51C, if a user selects the Gyeonggi province, the MP3P sets the FM radio region to the Gyeonggi province, and displays a message indicating that the region is set as shown in FIG. 51D. Referring to FIG. 51E, the MP3P displays an FM radio playing screen. A user may find that the region is set to the Gyeonggi province. The MP3P applies a preset list of radio channels corresponding to Gyeonggi province.

(4.4) Setting FM Radio Channel Preset (Other Than the Republic of Korea)

Setting an FM radio channel preset in other countries will be described below with reference to FIGS. 52A to 52E. FIGS. 52A to 52E illustrate setting an FM radio channel preset in a country other than the Republic of Korea according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If a user first selects the FM radio menu after buying the MP3P in a country other than the Republic of Korea, the MP3P displays a channel automatic preset as shown in FIG. 52A. Referring to FIG. 52B, if a user selects YES, the MP3P implements automatic presets as illustrated in FIG. 52C. After the automatic preset completes, the MP3P shows a message indicating that the preset is completed as illustrated in FIG. 52D. The MP3P displays a FM radio playing screen as shown in FIG. 52E.

(4.5) Implementing FM Radio

Implementing the FM radio will be described below with reference to FIGS. 53A to 53E. FIGS. 53A to 53E illustrate implementing an FM radio according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 53A, if a user selects an FM radio list icon in the Media menu, the MP3P displays a channel automatic preset screen as illustrated in FIG. 53B. The MP3P displays the channel automatic preset screen only if a user first selects the FM radio list.

Referring to FIG. 53B, if a user selects YES, the MP3P implements automatic preset. The MP3P displays the preset list from the searching channel list as illustrated in FIG. 53C. If a user selects one channel, the MP3P displays the FM radio playing screen of the selected channel as shown in FIG. 53D.

If a user selects the additional icon corresponding to the FM radio list icon as shown in FIG. 53A, the MP3P displays the FM radio playing screen as illustrated in FIG. 53E.

(4.6) Manual Channel Search

A method for manually searching for channels in an FM radio will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 54A to 54F. FIGS. 54A to 54F illustrate a method for manually searching for channels in an FM radio according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If an additional icon corresponding to the FM Radio List is selected as illustrated in FIG. 54A, the MP3P directly displays a screen on which FM radio is being played as illustrated in FIG. 54B. Here, the currently-set channel is 87.5 MHz.

Then in response to a user's short pressing manipulation of the Up button, the MP3P increments from the current channel by 0.1 MHz as illustrated in FIG. 54C. In response to a user's long pressing manipulation of the Up button, the MP3P searches for the channels automatically in a direction of increasing channels as illustrated in FIG. 54D. If a receivable frequency is found or in response to a specific button by the user, the MP3P finishes searching for channels in the corresponding frequency as illustrated in FIG. 54E.

Meanwhile, if a receivable frequency is not found, the MP3P searches through all of the frequencies once and returns to the original frequency as illustrated in FIG. 54F.

(4.7) Automatic Channel Preset

A method for automatic channel preset of an FM radio will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 55A to 55I. FIGS. 55A to 55I illustrate a method for automatic channel preset of an FM radio according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the additional icon corresponding to the FM Radio List is selected as illustrated in FIG. 55A, the MP3P directly displays a screen on which an FM radio is being played as illustrated in FIG. 55B. Here, the currently-set channel is 87.5 MHz.

Then in response to a user's short pressing manipulation of the Right button, the MP3P moves the channel to the next preset channel as illustrated in FIG. 55C. In response to a user's long pressing manipulation of the Right button, the MP3P displays a message inquiring as to whether to start the automatic preset or not as illustrated in FIG. 55D. If the user selects YES as illustrated in FIG. 55E, the MP3P starts the automatic channel preset as illustrated in FIG. 55F. Upon completion of the automatic channel preset, the MP3P displays a message indicating that a total of 23 preset channels have been registered as shown in FIG. 55G. The MP3P then plays the first preset channel as illustrated in FIG. 55H.

Meanwhile, if the user presses any key during the automatic preset by the MP3P as illustrated in FIG. 55F, the MP3P stores all the preset channels found thus far, and plays the first of the found channels as illustrated in FIG. 55I.

(4.8) Mute Function

A Mute function during FM radio play will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 56A to 56C. FIGS. 56A to 56C illustrate a method of performing a Mute function when an FM radio is being played according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Herein, the Mute function refers to the function of silencing the sound.

Referring to FIG. 56A, if the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button while the FM radio is being played, the MP3P carries out the Mute function. Referring to FIG. 56B, the MP3P displays a volume adjustment bar on a lower end of the screen. On the left side of the volume adjustment bar, a speaker-like icon is displayed with a diagonal line, thereby indicating the Mute state in which the sound is removed.

If the user presses any button, the MP3P causes the volume adjustment bar to disappear and maintains the Mute state as illustrated in FIG. 56C.

Accordingly, the MP3P provides the Mute function by the process explained above.

(4.9) Processing Exceptional Situations in Automatic Preset

Processing an exceptional situation in an automatic channel preset of the FM radio will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 57A to 57E. FIGS. 57A to 57C illustrate processing of an exceptional situation in an automatic channel preset of an FM radio where there is no receivable channel according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If there is no receivable channel found during the automatic channel preset as illustrated in FIG. 57A, the MP3P displays a message on the screen, indicating that no preset channel has been found as illustrated in FIG. 57B. The MP3P then returns to the previous state as illustrated in FIG. 57C.

As explained above, the MP3P returns to the previous state before the automatic channel preset, if no preset channel has been found.

FIGS. 57D and 57E illustrate a processing when no earphone is connected according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If an FM Radio List icon is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 57D, the MP3P determines whether or not an earphone is connected. If it is determined that an earphone is not connected, the MP3P displays a message on the screen to request that an earphone be connected as shown in FIG. 57E.

(4.10) FM Radio Channel Preset List

A preset channel list of FM radio will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 58A to 58G. FIGS. 58A to 58F illustrate a process of selecting and deleting channels using a preset domestic channel list of an FM radio according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 58A, a preset domestic channel list of an FM radio is shown. Here, the MP3P indicates the frequencies and corresponding icons of the respective channels on the preset domestic channel list. The MP3P displays the corresponding icons if there are any.

If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Down button two times in a state where channel 89.1 is highlighted on the preset channel list, the MP3P moves the highlighting to channel 90.3 which is two rows below channel 89.1 as illustrated in FIG. 58B. If the user selects channel 90.3, the MP3P plays channel 90.3 as illustrated in FIG. 58C.

Meanwhile, if the user inputs a long pressing manipulation of the OK button on the screen as shown in FIG. 58A, the MP3P displays a message to inquire about whether or not to delete the preset channel as shown in FIG. 58D. If the user selects YES, the MP3P displays a message on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 58E, indicating that the channel has been deleted. After that, the MP3P displays the preset channel list on the screen again as illustrated in FIG. 58F, from which 89.1 channel has been deleted.

FIG. 58G illustrates one example of a preset international channel list of an FM radio according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 58G, the MP3P also provides the preset list of the international radio channels.

(4.11) Radio Data System (RDS) Info (Applicable only in U.S.A and Europe)

RDS service of the FM radio in the U.S.A and in Europe will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 59A and 59B. FIGS. 59A and 59B illustrate an RDS service of an FM radio in the U.S.A and in Europe according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 59A, the MP3P providing the radio service in the U.S.A or Europe may display the Program Type (PTY) and Program Service (PS) information on the radio play screen. FIG. 59B corresponds to a table listing the RDS service types.

The FM Radio menus have been explained in detail so far with reference to FIGS. 59A to 59B.

(5) Picture Menu

(5.1) Basic Flow of Picture Menu

A basic flow of the Picture menu which is a submenu of the Media menu, will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 60A to 60D. FIGS. 60A to 60D illustrate a basic flow of a Picture menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 60A, the main menu is shown with a focus on the Media menu. If the Media menu is selected from the main menu, the MP3P displays the Media menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 60B.

Referring to FIG. 60B, the Media menu includes a Music List icon, a Video List icon, an FM Radio List icon, a Pictures List icon, a Texts List icon and a Setting icon. Additional icons are included that each corresponds to one of the Music List icon, the Video List icon, the FM Radio List icon, the Pictures List icon and the Texts List icon, respectively.

If the user selects the Picture icon, the MP3P displays a thumbnail list of the stored pictures as illustrated in FIG. 60C. If the user selects the additional icon corresponding to the Picture icon, the play screen is displayed as illustrated in FIG. 60D.

(5.2) Arrangement of Picture Menu on Screen

An arrangement of the Picture menu on the screen will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 61A and 61B. FIG. 61A illustrates an arrangement of a thumbnail list of a Picture menu on a screen according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 61A, the thumbnail list screen of the Picture menu is divided into Area 1, Area 2 and Area 3. Area 1 is arranged on the top portion of the screen and this corresponds to the information area. More specifically, Area 1 may include Play/Pause information, depth information, file order information (000/000), a Hold icon and a Battery icon.

Area 2 is arranged below Area 1 and this corresponds to an area where the file name of the currently-highlighted picture is indicated.

Area 3 is arranged below Area 2 and this corresponds to an area where a plurality of thumbnails with respect to the pictures is indicated.

The MP3P provides the thumbnail list with the structure as explained above.

FIG. 61B illustrates a picture play screen according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 61B, the MP3P displays the picture on the whole screen when a picture is being displayed.

(5.3) Thumbnail List & Picture Viewing

A method of executing the thumbnail list and picture viewing of the Picture menu will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 62A to 62G. FIGS. 62A to 62G illustrate a process of carrying out a thumbnail list and picture viewing of the Picture menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the Picture Thumbnail icon is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 62A, the MP3P displays the thumbnail list screen with respect to the pictures as illustrated in FIG. 62B. Referring to FIG. 62B, the highlighting is placed on the picture on the left-top side. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Right button in this state, the MP3P moves the highlighting one column to the right as shown in FIG. 62C. After that, if the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of OK button, the MP3P plays the highlighted picture file on the whole screen as illustrated in FIG. 62D. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Right button, the MP3P displays the next picture as illustrated in FIG. 62E. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Volume+ button, the MP3P enlarges the displayed picture as shown in FIG. 62F.

Meanwhile, if an additional icon corresponding to the Picture Thumbnail icon is selected from the screen illustrated in FIG. 62A, the MP3P displays the play screen of the recently-open picture as illustrated in FIG. 62G.

(5.4) Searching Thumbnail List

A method of carrying out the function of searching thumbnail list of the Picture menu will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 63A to 63G. FIGS. 63A to 63G illustrate a process of carrying out a function of searching a thumbnail list of a Picture menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Back button in a state where a picture viewing screen is displayed as illustrated in FIG. 63A, the MP3P displays the thumbnail list as illustrated in FIG. 63B. The MP3P places highlighting on the previously-displayed file. After that, if a short pressing manipulation is inputted with respect to Down button once, the MP3P moves the highlighting one row down as illustrated in FIG. 63C. If a short pressing manipulating is inputted with respect to Down button two times, the MP3P moves the highlighting two rows down as illustrated in FIG. 63D. After that, if a short pressing manipulation is inputted four times with respect to Right button, the MP3P moves the highlighting four columns to the right side as illustrated in FIG. 63E.

Meanwhile, if a short pressing manipulation is inputted with respect to the Back button in a state where the highlighting is placed as illustrated in FIG. 63B, the MP3P moves the highlighting four columns to the right side as illustrated in FIG. 63F.

If a short pressing manipulation is inputted with respect to OK button in a state where the highlighting is placed as illustrated in FIG. 63D, the MP3P displays the thumbnail list with respect to the files of Folder 1 as shown in FIG. 63G.

(5.5) When File does Not Exist

An example where there is no file will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 64A and 64B. FIGS. 64A and 64B illustrate an example where picture file does not exist according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the Picture Thumbnail icon is selected from the Media menu, but there is no picture file stored as illustrated in FIG. 64A, the MP3P displays the screen to indicate that the file does not exist as illustrated in FIG. 64B.

(5.6) Slideshow Function

The slideshow function will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 65A to 65F. FIGS. 65A to 65F illustrate a process of carrying out a slideshow function according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 65A, if a short pressing manipulation is inputted with respect to OK button on the picture viewing screen which displays a specific picture, the MP3P begins slideshow function. Accordingly, the MP3P changes the pictures being displayed at predefined time intervals by applying Transition Effect as illustrated in FIG. 65B. That is, the MP3P displays different picture after a predefined amount of time (e.g., at every one second), as illustrated in FIG. 65C.

If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Right button during the slideshow, the MP3P immediately displays the next picture as illustrated in FIG. 65D. Then after a predefined amount of time (e.g., 3 seconds), the MP3P displays the next pictures automatically as illustrated in FIG. 65E. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Back button, the MP3P stops the slideshow as illustrated in FIG. 65F.

Accordingly, the MP3P provides the slideshow function by the processes explained above.

The Picture menu of the MP3P has been explained in detail above with reference to FIGS. 60A to 65F.

(6) Text Menu

(6.1) Basic Flow of Text Menu

The basic flow of the Text menu, which is submenu of the Media menu, will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 66A to 66D. FIGS. 66A to 66D illustrate a basic flow of a Text menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 66A, the main menu is shown with a focus on the Media menu. Here, if the Media menu is selected on the main menu, the MP3P displays the Media menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 66B.

Referring to FIG. 66B, the Media menu includes a Music List icon, a Video List icon, an FM Radio List icon, a Pictures List icon, a Texts List icon and a Setting icon. Additional icons may be included that each corresponds to one of the Music List icon, the Video List icon, the FM Radio List icon, the Pictures List icon and the Texts List icon, respectively.

If the user selects Text List icon, the text list with respect to the text files is displayed on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 66C. If the user selects the additional icon corresponding to the Text List icon, the text viewer screen is displayed as illustrated in FIG. 66D.

(6.2) Arrangement of Text Menu on Screen

Arrangement of Text menu on screen will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 67A and 67B. FIG. 67A illustrates an arrangement of a Text List screen of a Text menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 67A, the Text List screen of the Text menu is divided into Area 1 and Area 2. Area 1 is arranged on the upper part of the screen and corresponds to the information area. More specifically, the Area 1 may display Play/Pause information, depth information, file order information (000/000), a Hold icon and a battery icon.

Area 2 is arranged below Area 1 and corresponds to an area where the list of text files is displayed.

The MP3P provides the text list with the structure explained above.

FIG. 67B illustrates the text viewer screen according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 67A, the text viewer screen of the Text menu is divided into Area 1, Area 2 and Area 3. Area 1 is arranged on an upper portion of the screen and corresponds to the information area. More specifically, the Area 1 may display Play/Pause information, depth information, file order information (000/000), a Hold icon and a battery icon.

Area 2 is arranged below Area 1 and corresponds to an area where the content of the text file is displayed.

Area 3 is arranged on the lower part of the screen and corresponds to an area where the progress bar is displayed.

(6.3) Using Text List and Text Viewer

A method of carrying out text list and text viewer functions of the Text menu will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 68A to 68G. FIGS. 68A to 68G illustrate a method of carrying out text list and text viewer functions of a Text menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 68A, if Text List icon is selected from the Media menu, the MP3P displays the Text List screen with respect to the text files as illustrated in FIG. 68B. Accordingly, referring to FIG. 68B, the highlighting is placed on the file ‘Home, Sweet Home’. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in this state, the MP3P executes the Text Viewer to display the content of the file on which the highlighting is placed as shown in FIG. 68C. In this state, if the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Right button, the MP3P displays the content of the next page as illustrated in FIG. 68D. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Volume+ button, the MP3P displays the volume adjustment bar and increases the volume by 1 as shown in FIG. 68E. The MP3P then removes the volume adjustment bar from the screen as shown in FIG. 68F.

Meanwhile, if the additional icon corresponding to the Text List icon is selected, the MP3P immediately displays the text viewer with respect to the recently-open text file as illustrated in FIG. 68G.

(6.4) Moving to the First or Last Page of the Text Viewer

A method of carrying out the function of moving to the first or last page of the text viewer will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 69A to 69F. FIGS. 69A to 69F illustrate a process of carrying out a function of moving to a first or last page of a text viewer according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 69A, a Text Viewer screen which displays page 26 of the text file ‘The Three Kingdoms—2nd volume’ is shown. If the user continues inputting a long pressing manipulation of the Left button in this state, the MP3P moves to page 1 and stops as illustrated in FIG. 69B. Then if the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Left button, the MP3P displays the first page of the previous file on the text list on the text viewer. Accordingly, as illustrated in FIG. 69C, the MP3P displays page 1 of the text file ‘The Three Kingdoms—1st volume’.

Meanwhile, FIG. 69D illustrates the Text Viewer screen displaying page 26 of the text file “The Three Kingdoms—2nd volume’. If the user continues inputting a long pressing manipulation of the Right button in this state, the MP3P moves to page 120 and stops as illustrated in FIG. 69E. Then, if the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Right button, the MP3P displays the first page of the next file on the text list on the text viewer. Accordingly, as illustrated in FIG. 69F, the MP3P displays page 1 of the text file ‘The Three Kingdoms—3rd volume’.

(6.5) Adjusting Font Size

The function of adjusting fond size of the text viewer will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 70A to 70C. FIGS. 70A to 70C illustrate a function of adjusting a font size of a text viewer according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 70A, the text viewer with a small font size is shown. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Up button in this state, the MP3P increases the font size to Medium as illustrated in FIG. 70B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Up button in this state, the MP3P increases the font size to Large as illustrated in FIG. 70C.

Accordingly, the MP3P adjusts the font size of the text viewer according to the user manipulation.

(6.6) Auto Pivot Function

The auto pivot function of the text viewer will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 71A to 71C. FIGS. 71A to 71C illustrate an auto pivot function of a text viewer according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 71A, the text viewer is shown in a longitudinal viewing state. If the user rotates the MP3P by 90 degrees in this state, the MP3P performs auto pivot function to thus switch to horizontal viewing state as illustrated in FIG. 71B. If the user rotates the MP3P again by 90 degrees, the MP3P again performs auto pivot function to thus switch to longitudinal viewing state as illustrated in FIG. 71C.

Accordingly, the MP3P provides an auto pivot function according to the user manipulation.

The Text menu has been explained in detail above with reference to FIGS. 66A to 71C.

(7) Settings Menu

(7.1) Arrangement of Settings Menu on Screen

An arrangement of Settings menu on the screen will be explained below with reference to FIG. 72. FIG. 72 illustrates an arrangement of a Settings menu on the screen according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 72, the Setting List screen of the Settings menu is divided into Area 1 and Area 2. Area 1 is arranged on the upper portion of the screen and corresponds to the information area. More specifically, Area 1 includes Play/Pause information, depth information, file order information (000/000), a Hold icon and a battery icon.

Area 2 is arranged below Area 1 and corresponds to an area where a list of setting items is displayed.

(7.2) Setting Music Digital Natural Sound Engine (DNSe) of Sound Item

The process of setting Music DNSe of a Sound item of a Settings menu will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 73A to 73G. FIGS. 73A to 73G illustrate the process of setting Music DNSe of a Sound item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the Settings menu is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 73A, the MP3P displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 73B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on Sound item as illustrated in FIG. 73B, the MP3P displays submenu of the Sound item as illustrated in FIG. 73C. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on Music DNSe item, the MP3P moves the highlighting nine rows downward as illustrated in FIG. 73E. If a short pressing manipulation is inputted with respect to OK button in this state, the MP3P sets Music DNSe to ‘Dance’ item on which the highlighting is currently placed, as illustrated in FIG. 73F. After a predefined amount of time (e.g., 1 second), the MP3P again displays submenus of the Sound item on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 73G.

Accordingly, the MP3P sets the Music DNSe according to the user manipulation by the process explained above.

(7.3) Setting Video DNSe of Sound Item

The process of setting a Video DNSe of Sound item of a Settings menu will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 74A to 74G. FIGS. 74A to 74G illustrate a process of setting a Video DNSe of a Sound item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the Settings menu is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 74A, the MP3P displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 74B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on Sound item as illustrated in FIG. 74B, the MP3P displays submenus of Sound item as illustrated in FIG. 74C. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where the highlighting is placed on Video DNSe item, the MP3P displays Video DNSe setup screen as illustrated in FIG. 74D. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulating with respect to Down button once in this state, the MP3P moves the highlighting one row downward as illustrated in FIG. 74E. If a short pressing manipulation is inputted with respect to OK button in this state, the MP3P sets Video DNSe to Theater which is currently-highlighted item as shown in FIG. 74F. After a predefined amount of time (e.g., 1 second), the MP3P again displays the submenus of Sound item on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 74G.

Accordingly, the MP3P sets the Video DNSe according to the user manipulation by the process explained above.

(7.4) Setting Play Mode of Sound

The process of setting Play mode of Sound item of Settings menu will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 75A to 75F. FIGS. 75A to 75F illustrate a process of setting a Play mode of a Sound item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the Settings menu is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 75A, the MP3P displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 75B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on Sound item as illustrated in FIG. 75B, the MP3P displays submenus of the Sound item as illustrated in FIG. 75C. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on the Play mode item, the MP3P changes the Play mode from Normal to Repeat as illustrated in FIG. 75D. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button once again, the MP3P changes the Play mode from Repeat to Repeat 1 as illustrated in FIG. 75E. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button yet again, the MP3P changes the Play mode from Repeat 1 to Shuffle as illustrated in FIG. 75F.

Accordingly, the MP3P sets the Play mode according to the user manipulation by the process explained above.

(7.5) Setting Street Mode of Sound Item

The process of setting the Street mode of the Sound item of the Settings menu will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 76A to 76D. FIGS. 76A to 76D illustrate a process of setting a Street mode of a Sound item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The term ‘Street mode’ herein refers to a mode generally used by the user when he is jogging, in which the operation of the MP3P is controlled according to a manipulation inputted through the accelerometer. Since it is not easy for the user to manipulate the buttons while jogging, the MP3P provides a Street mode to control the operation of the MP3P through motion manipulation.

If the Settings menu is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 76A, the MP3P displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 76B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on Sound item as illustrated in FIG. 76B, the MP3P displays submenus of the Sound item as illustrated in FIG. 76C. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where the highlighting is placed on Street mode item, the MP3P changes the Street mode from OFF to ON as illustrated in FIG. 76D.

Accordingly, the MP3P sets the Street mode according to the user manipulation by the process explained above.

(7.6) Setting Audio Upscaler of Sound Item

The process of setting an Audio Upscaler of the Sound item of the Settings menu will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 77A to 77D. FIGS. 77A to 77D illustrate a process of setting an Audio Upscaler of a Sound item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The term ‘Audio Upscaler’ refers to a function of processing to improve audio quality.

If the Settings menu is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 77A, the MP3P displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 77B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on Sound item as illustrated in FIG. 77B, the MP3P displays submenus of the Sound item as illustrated in FIG. 77C. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where the highlighting is placed on Audio Upscaler item, the MP3P changes the Audio Upscaler from OFF to ON as illustrated in FIG. 77D.

Accordingly, the MP3P sets the Audio Upscaler according to the user's manipulation by the process explained above.

(7.7) Setting Beep Sound of Sound Item

The process of setting a Beep Sound of the Sound item of the Settings menu will be explained with reference to FIGS. 78A to 78D. FIGS. 78A to 78D illustrate a process of setting a Beep Sound of a Sound item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The term ‘Beep Sound’ herein refers to a function of setting so that a beep sound is generated in a specific situation.

If the Settings menu is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 78A, the MP3P displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 78B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on Sound item as illustrated in FIG. 78B, the MP3P displays submenus of the Sound item as illustrated in FIG. 78C. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where the highlighting is placed on the Beep Sound item, the MP3P changes the Beep Sound from OFF to ON as illustrated in FIG. 78D.

Accordingly, the MP3P sets the Beep Sound according to the user's manipulation by the process explained above.

(7.8) Setting Wise Volume of Sound Item

The process of setting a Wise Volume of the Sound item of the Settings menu will be explained with reference to FIGS. 79A to 79F. FIGS. 79A to 79F illustrate a process of setting a Wise Volume of a Sound item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

The term ‘Wise Volume’ herein refers to a function of adjusting an upper limit of the volume to minimize ear fatigue. The Wise Volume function has been explained in detail above with reference to FIGS. 13A to 13J.

If the Settings menu is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 79A, the MP3P displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 79B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on the Sound item as illustrated in FIG. 79B, the MP3P displays submenus of the Sound item as illustrated in FIG. 79C. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where the highlighting is placed on the Wise Volume item, the MP3P displays a guide message related to the Wise Volume function on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 79D. If the user selects YES as illustrated in FIG. 79E, the MP3P changes the Wise Volume from OFF to ON as illustrated in FIG. 79F.

Accordingly, the MP3P sets the Wise Volume according to the user's manipulation by the process explained above.

(7.9) Setting Audio Guide of Sound Item

The process of setting an Audio Guide of the Sound item of the Settings menu will be explained with reference to FIGS. 80A to 80D. FIGS. 80A to 80D illustrate a process of setting an Audio Guide of a Sound item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the Settings menu is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 80A, the MP3P displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 80B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on the Sound item as illustrated in FIG. 80B, the MP3P displays submenus of the Sound item as illustrated in FIG. 80C. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where the highlighting is placed on Audio Guide item, the MP3P displays the list of Audio Guide types on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 80D. Referring to FIG. 80D, Type 1 of Audio Guide is currently selected. The Audio Guide may include Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 as illustrated herein, but other types may be added.

Accordingly, the MP3P sets the Audio Guide according to the user's manipulation by the process explained above.

(7.10) Setting Output of Sound Item

The process of setting an Output of the Sound item of the Settings menu will be explained with reference to FIGS. 81A to 81E. FIGS. 81A to 81E illustrate a process of setting an Output of a Sound item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The term ‘Output’ herein refers to a function of setting a path to output Audio signal.

If the Settings menu is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 81A, the MP3P displays Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 81B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on Sound item as illustrated in FIG. 81B, the MP3P displays submenus of Sound item as illustrated in FIG. 81 C. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where the highlighting is placed on the Output item, the MP3P changes the output from Auto to Earphone as illustrated in FIG. 81D. If the user additionally inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in this state, the MP3P changes the Output from Earphone to Speaker as illustrated in FIG. 81E.

Accordingly, the MP3P sets the Output according to the user's manipulation by the process explained above.

(7.11) Setting Menu Design of Display Item

The process of setting a Menu Design of the Display item of the Settings menu will be explained with reference to FIGS. 82A to 82G. FIGS. 82A to 82G illustrate a process of setting a Menu Design of a Display item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The term ‘Menu Design’ herein refers to a function of setting a design of the main menu.

If the Settings menu is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 82A, the MP3P displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 82B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on the Display item as illustrated in FIG. 82B, the MP3P displays submenus of the Display item as illustrated in FIG. 82C. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where the highlighting is placed on Menu Design item, the MP3P displays a screen to select the design of the menu as illustrated in FIG. 82D. Referring to FIG. 82D, the main menu design in ‘Style l’ is displayed. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Right button, the MP3P displays the main menu design of ‘UCI 1’ as illustrated in FIG. 82E. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Right button, the MP3P displays the main menu design of ‘UCI 2’ as illustrated in FIG. 82F. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where the screen as illustrated in FIG. 82F is displayed, the MP3P sets the design of the main menu to ‘UCI 2’ design. After that, the MP3P again displays the submenus of the Display item as illustrated in FIG. 82G.

Accordingly, the MP3P sets the design of the main menu according to the user's manipulation by the process explained above.

(7.12) Setting Font of Display Item

The process of setting a Font of the Display item of the Settings menu will be explained with reference to FIGS. 83A to 83G. FIGS. 83A to 83G illustrate the process of setting a Font of a Display item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The term ‘Font’ herein refers to the function of setting font of the main menu.

If the Settings menu is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 83A, the MP3P displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 83B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on the Display item as illustrated in FIG. 83B, the MP3P displays submenus of the Display item as illustrated in FIG. 83C. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where the highlighting is placed on a Font item, the MP3P applies a different font and displays a screen in a different font as illustrated in FIG. 83D. If the user additionally inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button, the MP3P immediately applies a different font and displays the screen in the different font as illustrated in FIG. 83E. If the user additionally inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button, the MP3P immediately applies a different font and displays the screen in the different font as illustrated in FIG. 83F. After that, the MP3P again displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 83G if the user manipulates the Back button.

Accordingly, the MP3P sets the font according to the user's manipulation by the process explained above.

(7.13) Setting Display Off Time of Display Item

The process of setting a Display Off Time of the Display item of the Settings menu will be explained with reference to FIGS. 84A to 84H. FIGS. 84A to 84H illustrate a process of setting a Display Off Time of a Display item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The term ‘Display Off Time’ herein refers to a function of setting a standby time during which the display is OFF in response to absence of user input.

If the Settings menu is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 84A, the MP3P displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 84B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on the Display item as illustrated in FIG. 84B, the MP3P displays submenus of the Display item as illustrated in FIG. 84C. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where the highlighting is placed on Display Off Time item, the MP3P changes the Display Off Time from one minute to three minutes as illustrated in FIG. 84D. If the user additionally inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button, the MP3P changes the Display Off Time from three minutes to Always ON as illustrated in FIG. 84E. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button, the MP3P changes the Display Off Time from Always ON to fifteen seconds as illustrated in FIG. 84F. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button, the MP3P changes the Display Off Time from fifteen seconds to one minute as illustrated in FIG. 84G. After the Display Off Time is set as explained above, the MP3P causes the display to go OFF as illustrated in FIG. 84H if there is no user input for one minute.

Accordingly, the MP3P sets the Display Off Time according to the user's manipulation by the process explained above.

(7.14) Setting Brightness of Display Item

The process of setting a Brightness of the Display item of the Settings menu will be explained with reference to FIGS. 85A to 85F. FIGS. 85A to 85F illustrate a process of setting a Brightness of a Display item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The term ‘Brightness’ herein refers to a function of setting the brightness of display.

If the Settings menu is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 85A, the MP3P displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 85B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on the Display item as illustrated in FIG. 85B, the MP3P displays submenus of the Display item as illustrated in FIG. 85C. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where the highlighting is placed on the Brightness item, the MP3P changes the Brightness from 3 to 4 as illustrated in FIG. 85D. If the user additionally inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button, the MP3P changes the Brightness from 4 to 5 as illustrated in FIG. 85E. After that, if the user manipulates Back button, the MP3P again displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 85F.

Accordingly, the MP3P sets the Brightness according to the user's manipulation by the process explained above.

(7.15) Setting Lyrics of Display Item

The process of setting Lyrics of the Display item of the Settings menu will be explained with reference to FIGS. 86A to 86D. FIGS. 86A to 86D illustrate a process of setting Lyrics of a Display item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The term ‘Lyrics’ herein refers to a function of setting whether or not to present lyrics of a song.

If the Settings menu is selected from Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 86A, the MP3P displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 86B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on the Display item as illustrated in FIG. 86B, the MP3P displays submenus of the Display item as illustrated in FIG. 86C. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where the highlighting is placed on a Lyrics item, the MP3P changes the Lyrics from OFF to ON as illustrated in FIG. 86D.

Accordingly, the MP3P sets the Lyrics according to the user's manipulation by the process explained above.

(7.16) Setting Menu Language of Language Item

The process of setting a Menu Language of Language item of the Settings menu will be explained with reference to FIGS. 87A to 87G. FIGS. 87A to 87G illustrate a process of setting a Menu Language of a Language item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The term ‘Menu Language’ herein refers to a function of setting a language type in the menu.

If the Settings menu is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 87A, the MP3P displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 87B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on the Language item as illustrated in FIG. 87B, the MP3P displays submenus of the Language item as illustrated in FIG. 87C. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where the highlighting is placed on the Menu Language item, the MP3P displays a list of supported languages as illustrated in FIG. 87D. Referring to FIG. 87D, in which English is checked off, the MP3P currently sets English as the Menu Language. If the user moves the highlighting to the Korean language and inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button as illustrated in FIG. 87E, the MP3P sets the Menu Language to Korean as illustrated in FIG. 87F. As a result, the MP3P displays the submenus of the Language item in the Korean language after a predefined amount of time (e.g., 1 second) as shown in FIG, 87G.

Accordingly, the MP3P sets the Menu Language according to the user's manipulation by the process explained above.

(7.17) Setting Contents Language of Language Item

The process of setting a Contents Language of the Language item of the Settings menu will be explained with reference to FIGS. 88A to 88G. FIGS. 88A to 88G illustrate the process of setting a Contents Language of a Language item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The term ‘Contents Language’ herein refers to a function of setting a language type of the menu.

If the Settings menu is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 88A, the MP3P displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 88B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on Language item as illustrated in FIG. 88B, the MP3P displays submenus of Language item as illustrated in FIG. 88C. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where the highlighting is placed on a Contents Language item, the MP3P displays a list of supported languages as illustrated in FIG. 88D. Referring to FIG. 88D in which English is checked off, the MP3P currently has English set as the Contents Language. If the user moves highlighting to the Korean language and inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button as illustrated in FIG. 88E, the MP3P sets Contents Language to Korean as illustrated in FIG. 88F. As a result, the MP3P displays the submenus of Language item in Korean language after a predefined amount of time (e.g., 1 second).

Accordingly, the MP3P sets the Contents Language according to the user's manipulation by the process explained above.

(7.18) Setting Date & Time

The process of setting a Date & Time item of the Settings menu will be explained with reference to FIGS. 89A to 89G. FIGS. 89A to 89G illustrate a process of setting a Date & Time item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The term ‘Date & Time item’ herein refers to a function of setting a current date and time.

If the Settings menu is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 89A, the MP3P displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 89B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on a Date & Time item as illustrated in FIG. 89B, the MP3P displays the screen to set the date and time as illustrated in FIG. 89C. Referring to FIGS. 89D, 89E and 89F, the MP3P changes the location of highlighting and sets the date and time according to the user's manipulation. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button, the MP3P finishes the setting of the date and time and again displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 89G.

Accordingly, the MP3P sets the Date and Time according to the user's manipulation by the process explained above.

(7.19) Setting Initial Password

The process of setting an initial password using a Password item of a Settings menu will be explained with reference to FIGS. 90A to 90E. FIGS. 90A to 90E illustrate a process of setting an initial password using a Password item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The term ‘Password item’ herein refers to a function of setting a password.

If the Settings menu is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 90A, the MP3P displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 90B. If the user inputs for the first time a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on the Password item as illustrated in FIG. 90B, the MP3P displays the screen to set a password as illustrated in FIG. 90C. If the input of password is completed as illustrated in FIG. 90D, the MP3P displays submenus of the Password item as illustrated in FIG. 90E.

Accordingly, the MP3P sets the initial password according to the user's manipulation by the process explained above.

(7.20) Change Password of Password Item

The process of changing the password using the Password item of the Settings menu will be explained with reference to FIGS. 91A to 91K. FIGS. 91A to 91K illustrate a process of changing a password using a Password item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the Settings menu is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 91A, the MP3P displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 91B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on the Password item as illustrated in FIG. 91B, the MP3P displays the screen to receive an input of a password as illustrated in FIG. 91C. If a preset password is inputted accurately as illustrated in FIG. 91D, the MP3P displays submenus of the Password item as illustrated in FIG. 91E.

Herein, if a Change Password item is selected, the MP3P first displays the screen to receive an input of a preset password as illustrated in FIG. 91F. If the preset password is correctly inputted as illustrated in FIG. 91G, the MP3P displays the screen to receive an input of a new password as illustrated in FIG. 91H. After a newly-set password is re-inputted as illustrated in FIG. 911, the MP3P displays a message to indicate that the change of password is completed as illustrated in FIG. 91J. If the change of password is completed as illustrated in FIG. 91K, the MP3P again displays the submenus of Password item as illustrated in FIG. 91K.

Accordingly, the MP3P changes password according to the user's manipulation by the process explained above.

(7.21) Setting Password of Password Item

The process of setting the Password function using the Password item of the Settings menu will be explained with reference to FIGS. 92A to 92G. FIGS. 92A to 92G illustrate a process of setting a Password function using a Password item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the Settings menu is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 92A, the MP3P displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 92B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on the Password item as illustrated in FIG. 92B, the MP3P displays the screen to receive an input of a password as illustrated in FIG. 92C. If a preset password is inputted accurately as illustrated in FIG. 92D, the MP3P displays submenus of the Password item as illustrated in FIG. 92E.

If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where the highlighting is placed on the Password as illustrated in FIG. 92F, the MP3P changes the Password function from OFF to ON as illustrated in FIG. 92G. If the Password function is ON, the MP3P requires input of a password before granting access to privacy-related functions, such as a Fat Graph, My Diary, receiving a new workout prescription, Today's Summary, or the like.

Accordingly, the MP3P sets the Password function according to the user's manipulation by the process explained above.

(7.22) Password Reset

The process of a Password Reset using the Password item of the Settings menu will be explained with reference to FIGS. 93A to 93I. FIGS. 93A to 93I illustrate a process of carrying out a Password Reset using a Password item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the Settings menu is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 93A, the MP3P displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 93B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on the Password item as illustrated in FIG. 93B, the MP3P displays the screen to receive an input of a password as illustrated in FIG. 93C. If a preset password is inputted inaccurately as illustrated in FIG. 93D, the MP3P displays a message to indicate the input of incorrect password as illustrated in FIG. 92E and again displays the screen shown in FIG. 93C.

The MP3P also displays an inquiry message on the screen asking whether or not to reset the password as illustrated in FIG. 39F. If NO is selected, the MP3P again displays the screen shown in FIG. 93C. If YES is selected, the MP3P displays a message to indicate that private information is deleted as illustrated in FIG. 93G. If Cancel is selected, the MP3P again displays the screen shown in FIG. 93C. If OK is selected, the MP3P displays a message to indicate that deleting private information and resetting the password has been completed as illustrated in FIG. 93H, and then powers-off after a predefined amount of time (e.g., 3 seconds) as illustrated in FIG. 93I.

Accordingly, the MP3P resets a password by the process explained above.

(7.23) Setting Change Unit of System Item

The process of setting a Change Unit of the System item of the Settings menu will be explained with reference to FIGS. 94A to 94J. FIGS. 94A to 94J illustrate a process of setting a Change Unit of a System item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the Settings menu is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 94A, the MP3P displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 94B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on the System item as illustrated in FIG. 94B, the MP3P displays submenus of the System item as illustrated in FIG. 94C. If the Change Unit is selected, the MP3P displays the screen to set a unit of weight, height and waist measurements as illustrated in FIG. 94D. Referring to FIGS. 94D, 94E, 94F, 94G, 94H and 94I, the MP3P can set various units of measurements according to the user's manipulation. After that, if the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button, the MP3P finishes setting the unit of measurement and displays the Setting menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 94J.

(7.24) Setting FM Region of System Item

The process of setting an FM Region of the System item of the Settings menu will be explained with reference to FIGS. 95A to 95K. FIGS. 95A to 95K illustrate a process of setting an FM Region of a System item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the Settings menu is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 95A, the MP3P displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 95B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on the System item as illustrated in FIG. 95B, the MP3P displays submenus of the System item as illustrated in FIG. 95C. If the FM Region is selected, the MP3P displays the screen to set a region of the FM radio as illustrated in FIG. 95D. Referring to FIGS. 95D, 95E, 95F, 95G, and 95H, the MP3P can set the region preferred by the user as the FM Region according to the user's manipulation. After that, if the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button, the MP3P displays a message to indicate that setting the radio region is completed and displays the radio play screen after a predefined amount of time (e.g., 3 seconds) as illustrated in FIG. 95J.

FIG. 95K illustrates a table listing regions of Korea for setting as an FM Region according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Accordingly, the MP3P sets an FM radio region by the process explained above.

(7.25) Setting PC Connection of System Item

The process of setting a PC Connection of the System item of the Settings menu will be explained with reference to FIGS. 96A to 96D. FIGS. 96A to 96D illustrate a process of setting a PC Connection of a System item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the Settings menu is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 96A, the MP3P displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 96B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on the System item as illustrated in FIG. 96B, the MP3P displays submenus of the System item as illustrated in FIG. 96C. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on a PC Connection, the MP3P changes the PC Connection from MSD to MTP as illustrated in FIG. 96D.

Accordingly, the MP3P sets the PC Connection by the process explained above.

(7.26) Setting Library Update of System Item

The process of carrying out a Library Update of the System item of the Settings menu will be explained with reference to FIGS. 97A to 97H. FIGS. 97A to 97H illustrate a process of carrying out a Library Update of a System item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the Settings menu is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 97A, the MP3P displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 97B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on System item as illustrated in FIG. 97B, the MP3P displays submenus of the System item as illustrated in FIG. 97C. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on Library Update, the MP3P displays an inquiry message asking whether or not to perform Library Update as illustrated in FIG. 97D. If YES is selected as illustrated in FIG. 97E, the MP3P carries out the Library Update as illustrated in FIG. 97F, and displays a message to indicate completion of the update as illustrated in FIG. 97G upon completing the Library Update. After that, the MP3P again displays submenus of System item as illustrated in FIG. 97H.

Accordingly, the MP3P carries out Library Update by the process explained above.

(7.27) Default Set of System Item

The process of carrying out a Default Set of the System item of the Settings menu will be explained with reference to FIGS. 98A to 98G. FIGS. 98A to 98G illustrate a process of carrying out a Default Set of a System item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The “Default Set’ herein refers to a function of returning the MP3P to an initial default state.

If the Settings menu is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 98A, the MP3P displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 98B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on System item as illustrated in FIG. 98B, the MP3P displays submenus of the System item as illustrated in FIG. 98C. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on Default Set, the MP3P displays an inquiry message asking whether or not to set to default state as illustrated in FIG. 98D. If YES is selected as illustrated in FIG. 98E, the MP3P displays a message to indicate completion of the setting to default state as illustrated in FIG. 98F. After that, the MP3P again displays submenus of System item as illustrated in FIG. 98G.

Accordingly, the MP3P carries out Default Set by the process explained above.

(7.28) Format of System Item

The process of carrying out a Format of the System item of the Settings menu will be explained with reference to FIGS. 99A to 99J. FIGS. 99A to 99J illustrate a process of carrying out a Format of a System item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The “Format’ herein refers to function of formatting a memory.

If the Settings menu is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 99A, the MP3P displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 99B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on the System item as illustrated in FIG. 99B, the MP3P displays submenus of the System item as illustrated in FIG. 99C. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on Format, the MP3P displays an inquiry message asking whether or not to format the memory as illustrated in FIG. 99D. If YES is selected as illustrated in FIG. 99E, the MP3P displays a warning message to indicate the entire data will be deleted as illustrated in FIG. 99F. If OK is selected as illustrated in FIG. 99G, the MP3P carries out formatting and displays a message to indicate that the formatting is completed as shown in FIG. 99H. The MP3P then powers-off after a predefined amount of time (e.g., 3 seconds) as illustrated in FIG. 99I. Meanwhile, if Cancel is selected as illustrated in FIG. 99F, the MP3P cancels formatting, and again displays the submenus of the System item as illustrated in FIG. 99J.

Accordingly, the MP3P carries out the Format by the process explained above.

(7.29) About of System Item

The process of carrying out an About of System item of a Settings menu will be explained with reference to FIGS. 100A to 100D. FIGS. 100A to 100D illustrate a process of carrying out an About of System item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The “About’ herein refers to a function of displaying information about the MP3P.

If the Settings menu is selected from the Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 100A, the MP3P displays the Settings menu on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 100B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on the System item as illustrated in FIG. 100B, the MP3P displays submenus of System item as illustrated in FIG. 100C. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on About, the MP3P displays various information about the MP3P on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 100D.

Accordingly, the MP3P carries out an About function by the process explained above.

(7.30) Demo Mode of System Item

The process of setting a Demo Mode of the System item of the Settings menu will be explained with reference to FIGS. 101A to 101J. FIGS. 101A to 101J illustrate a process of setting a Demo Mode of a System item of a Settings menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The “Demo Mode’ herein refers to a mode suitable for displaying at a shop.

If the Settings menu is selected from Media menu as illustrated in FIG. 101A, the MP3P displays a Settings menu on a screen as illustrated in FIG. 101B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on the System item as illustrated in FIG. 101B, the MP3P displays submenus of the System item as illustrated in FIG. 101C. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button in a state where highlighting is placed on a Demo Mode, the MP3P displays an explanation regarding the Demo Mode and an inquiry message to confirm as illustrated in FIG. 101D. If YES is selected as illustrated in FIG. 101E, the MP3P performs Demo Mode as illustrated in FIGS. 101F, 101G, 101H and 101I.

FIG. 101J illustrates a table listing scenarios of a Demo Mode according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. When set in the Demo Mode, the MP3P operates according to the scenarios of the table shown in FIG. 101J.

Accordingly, the MP3P sets the Demo Mode by the process explained above.

The Media menu has been explained in detail above with reference to FIGS. 31 to 101J.

4. BioCheck

The BioCheck menu of the main menu will be explained in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(1) Structure of BioCheck Menu

The structure of BioCheck menu will be explained in detail below with reference to FIGS. 102A and 102B. FIGS. 102A and 102B illustrate a structure of a BioCheck menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the BioCheck menu is selected from the main menu as illustrated in FIG. 102A, the MP3P displays submenus of the BioCheck menu as illustrated in FIG. 102B. Referring to FIG. 102B, the BioCheck menu consists of three submenus, which are Fat, Stress and Melanin Level.

(2) Measuring Fat (of Registered User)

The process of measuring fat will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 103A to 103G. FIGS. 103A to 103G illustrate a process of measuring fat of a registered user according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If Fat item is selected from BioCheck menu as illustrated in FIG. 103A, the MP3P displays a user list as illustrated in FIG. 103B. Herein, the user information about Kim_1 has been registered in advance. If Kim_1 is selected, the MP3P enables the user to select a target area for measurement as illustrated in FIG. 103C. If the user selects the target area for measurement, as illustrated in FIG. 103D, the MP3P displays the screen instructing to start the fat measurement. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Bio button, the MP3P begins measuring fat as illustrated in FIG. 103E. The MP3P then displays the result of fat measurement as illustrated in FIG. 103F. At this time, the MP3P displays the current measurement result along with the previous measurement results of the selected user.

The MP3P may also measure fat of other areas of the body as illustrated in FIG. 103G, and also store the fat measurement information of the respective areas of the body. More specifically, referring to FIG. 103G, the fat measurement is set for the areas of the biceps, the triceps, the side, the abdomen, the front thigh, the inner thigh and the calf. Accordingly, the user may select one of these and measure fat, subcutaneous fat, or body fat with respect to the selected area. As a result, the user can measure the subcutaneous fat or body fat accurately with respect to each of the areas.

(3) Measuring Fat (of Guest)

The process of measuring fat of a guest user (‘guest’) will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 104A to 104G. FIGS. 104A to 104G illustrate a process of measuring fat of a guest according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the Fat item is selected from the BioCheck menu as illustrated in FIG. 104A, the MP3P displays a user list as illustrated in FIG. 104B. If Guest is selected, the MP3P acquires information from the guest that is used when measuring fat as illustrated in FIG. 104C. The MP3P then enables the user to select a target area for measurement as illustrated in FIG. 104D. If the user selects the target area for measurement, as illustrated in FIG. 104E, the MP3P displays the screen instructing to start the fat measurement. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Bio button, the MP3P begins measuring fat as illustrated in FIG. 104F. The MP3P then displays the result of the fat measurement as illustrated in FIG. 104G. At this time, the MP3P may display the measurement result in stages Good, Normal and Bad along with corresponding characters.

Accordingly, the unregistered user can also measure fat using the MP3P by the process explained above.

(4) Measuring Fat (of Male User)

The process of measuring fat of a male user will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 105A to 105F. FIGS. 105A to 105F illustrate a process of measuring fat of a male user according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the Fat item is selected from the BioCheck menu as illustrated in FIG. 105A, the MP3P displays a user list as illustrated in FIG. 105B. The user information about Kim_1 has been registered in advance, and it is assumed that Kim_1 is a male user.

If Kim_1 is selected, the MP3P displays a guide message notifying that the percent body fat is provided when abdomen fat is measured as shown in FIG. 105C. After that, if the user selects the target area for measurement, as illustrated in FIG. 105D, the MP3P displays the screen instructing to start the fat measurement. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Bio button, the MP3P begins measuring fat as illustrated in FIG. 105E. The MP3P then displays the result of fat measurement as illustrated in FIG. 105F. At this time, the MP3P displays the current measurement result along with the previous measurement results of the selected user. The MP3P also displays the percent of body fat if the measurement regards the abdomen fat of a male user.

Accordingly, the MP3P provides a measurement of subcutaneous fat and percent body fat of a male user by the process explained above.

(5) Measuring Fat (of Female User)

The process of measuring fat of a female user will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 106A to 106C. FIGS. 106A to 106C illustrate a process of measuring fat of a female user according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the Fat item is selected from the BioCheck menu as illustrated in FIG. 106A, the MP3P displays a user list as illustrated in FIG. 106B. The user information about Kim_1 has been registered in advance, and it is assumed that Kim_1 is a female user.

If Kim_1 is selected, the MP3P displays a guide message notifying that the percent body fat is provided when inner thigh fat is measured as shown in FIG. 106C. After that, if the user selects the target area for measurement, the MP3P displays the result of fat measurement (not shown). At this time, the MP3P displays the current measurement result along with the previous measurement results of the selected user (not shown). The MP3P also displays the percent body fat (not shown) if the measurement regards the inner thigh fat of a female user.

Accordingly, the MP3P provides measurement of subcutaneous fat and percent body fat of a female user by the process explained above.

(6) Error in Fat Measurement

An example where there is an error generated during fat measurement will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 107A to 107F. FIGS. 107A to 107F illustrate a situation in which an error is generated during fat measurement according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the Fat item is selected from the BioCheck menu as illustrated in FIG. 107A, the MP3P displays a user list as illustrated in FIG. 107B. The user information about Kim_1 has been registered in advance, and it is assumed that Kim_1 is a male user.

If Kim_1 is selected, the MP3P displays a guide message notifying that the percent body fat is provided when abdomen fat is measured as shown in FIG, 107C. After that, if the user selects the target area for measurement, as illustrated in FIG. 107D, the MP3P displays the screen instructing to start the fat measurement. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Bio button, the MP3P begins measuring fat as illustrated in FIG. 107E. If an error is generated during the fat measurement as illustrated in FIG. 107F, the MP3P displays an error message indicating that an error is generated and returns to the screen as shown in FIG. 107D.

Accordingly, the MP3P repeats the measurement operation by the process explained above if an error is generated during fat measurement.

(7) Fat Measurement Graph

The fat measurement graph will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 108A to 108E. FIGS. 108A to 108E illustrate graphical representations of results of fat measurements, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Bio button on the screen displaying the result of fat measurement as illustrated in FIG. 108A, the MP3P displays the graphical representation of the result of fat measurement on a daily basis and with respect to each area of the body as illustrated in FIG. 108B. In particular, FIG. 108B displays the graphical representation of the fat measurement result taken at week 2 of May with respect to biceps.

If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Right button, the MP3P displays the graphical representation of the fat measurement of the next week. Accordingly, FIG. 108C illustrates the graphical representation of the fat measurement result taken at week 3 of May with respect to biceps.

However, if the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Down button while in the screen shown in FIG. 108B, the MP3P displays the graphical representation of the fat measurement of the same week but with respect to triceps. Accordingly, FIG. 108D illustrates the graphical representation of the fat measurement result taken at week 2 of May with respect to triceps.

If horizontal viewing motion is detected through the accelerometer of the MP3P, the MP3P carries out an auto pivot function to change to the horizontal viewing mode as illustrated in FIG. 108E and displays the graphical representation of monthly fat measurement results.

(8) Measuring Stress

The process of measuring stress will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 109A to 109E. FIGS. 109A to 109E illustrate a process of measuring stress according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the Stress item is selected from the BioCheck menu as illustrated in FIG. 109A, the MP3P displays a stress measurement method list as illustrated in FIG. 109B. The term ‘stress measurement method’ herein corresponds to setting a time for measuring stress and accuracy increases as the measuring time increases.

If a stress measurement method is selected, the MP3P displays a screen to instruct to start measuring stress as illustrated in FIG. 109C. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Bio button, the MP3P begins measuring stress as illustrated in FIG. 109D. The MP3P may display a specific graphic effect in accordance with the heartbeats on the stress measurement screen shown in FIG. 109D. For example, the MP3P may provide the visual effect as if a small ball pops out in accordance with the heartbeats on the stress measurement screen shown in FIG. 109D.

Upon completion of the stress measurement, the MP3P displays the result of stress measurement as illustrated in FIG. 109E. The result of stress measurement may be divided into five stages, namely Very Bad, Bad, Normal, Good, and Very Good. The MP3P may automatically play predefined relaxing music if the stress measurement result indicates Very Bad or Bad stress.

Accordingly, the MP3P measures stress by the process explained above.

(9) Measuring Melanin Level

The process of measuring melanin level will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 110A to 110D. FIGS. 110A to 110C illustrate a process of measuring melanin level according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the Melanin Level item is selected from the BioCheck menu as illustrated in FIG. 110A, the MP3P displays a message related to the method of measuring melanin level as illustrated in FIG. 110B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Bio button, the MP3P measures the melanin level and displays the result of melanin level measurement as illustrated in FIG. 110C. The MP3P may visualize the result of melanin level measurement using colors.

FIG. 110D illustrates a table that lists different human races and characteristics according to melanin levels according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The MP3P categorizes the result of the melanin level measurement by referring to the table of FIG. 110D.

Accordingly, the MP3P measures the melanin level by the process explained above.

The BioCheck menu has been explained in detail above with reference to FIGS. 102A to 110D.

5. Fitness

The Fitness menu of the main menu will be explained in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(1) Structure of Fitness Menu

The structure of Fitness menu will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 111A and 111B. FIGS. 111A and 111B illustrate a structure of a Fitness menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the Fitness menu is selected from the main menu as illustrated in FIG. 111A, the MP3P displays submenus of the Fitness menu as illustrated in FIG. 111B. Referring to FIG. 111B, the Fitness menu is divided into three submenus, namely Jogging, My Coach and Pedometer.

(2) Jogging Function

The jogging function will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 112A to 112G. FIGS. 112A to 112G illustrate a process of carrying out a Jogging function according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the Fitness menu is selected from the main menu as illustrated in FIG. 112A, the MP3P displays submenus of the Fitness menu as illustrated in FIG. 112B. If the Jogging item is selected from the Fitness menu, the MP3P displays the screen to set the goal of jogging. The screen to set the goal of jogging may be calorie-based or time-based. The calorie-based mode provides information such as whether the user achieved designated calorie use, how many calories have been burned so far, or the like, in response to the user's designating of a target calorie use during jogging. On the other hand, the time-based mode provide information such as whether the user achieved designated jogging time, how long the user has been jogging, or the like, in response to the user's designating of a target jogging time during jogging.

Referring to FIG. 112C, the calorie-based measurement method has been selected by the user inputting a short pressing manipulation of the OK button. After the calorie-based measurement method has been selected, the MP3P starts measuring exercise calories and displays the measurement screen as illustrated in FIG. 112D. Referring to FIG. 112D, the MP3P displays information including remaining calories to burn in consideration of the target calorie use, calories burned so far, or the like, on the screen. The MP3P also displays an animation of an avatar running at a speed to conform to the user's speed. If a target calorie use is achieved, the MP3P displays the screen to notify that the target calorie use is achieved as illustrated in FIG. 112E.

Meanwhile, if the time-based method is selected as illustrated in FIG. 112F, as the user sets a target exercise time and inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button, the MP3P starts measuring exercise calories and displays the measurement screen as illustrated in FIG. 112G. Referring to FIG. 112G, the MP3P displays information including a remaining time until the target time, time taken so far, or the like, on the screen. The MP3P also displays calories burned so far. If the target time is achieved, the MP3P displays the screen to indicate that the user has achieved the target time as illustrated in FIG. 112E.

(3) Quick Start of Jogging Function

A Quick Start method of jogging will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 113A to 113D. FIGS. 113A to 113D illustrate a Quick Start method of jogging according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the Fitness menu is selected from the main menu as illustrated in FIG. 113A, the MP3P displays submenus of the Fitness menu as illustrated in FIG. 113B. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Bio button in a state where the Fitness menu is displayed, the MP3P starts measuring exercise calories and displays the measurement screen as illustrated in FIG. 113C. The MP3P displays information about the calories burned so far and exercise time as illustrated in FIG. 113C. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Bio button, the MP3P displays the screen regarding consumed calories and exercise time as illustrated in FIG. 113D.

Accordingly, the MP3P provides Quick Starts of the Jogging function by the process explained above.

(4) Accelerometer Interaction

The interaction of using an accelerometer of the MP3P will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 114A to 114D. FIGS. 114A to 114D illustrate the process of using an accelerometer of a MP3P according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the user inputs a tapping motion manipulation in a state where the MP3P displays the Jogging function screen as illustrated in FIG. 114A, the MP3P changes the current music to next one (e.g., from Song 1 to Song 2) as illustrated in FIG. 114B. The term ‘tapping motion manipulation’ refers to the user's tapping on the MP3P, and the MP3P detects the taping motion manipulation using an accelerometer. Accordingly, if the tapping motion manipulation is inputted once while the Jogging function is being performed, the MP3P changes the current song to the next song.

Additionally, the MP3P outputs a current exercise time as a voice and at the same time, displays the exercise time as a message as illustrated in FIG. 114C, if the user inputs tapping motion manipulation consecutively two times. After that, the MP3P again displays the Jogging function screen as illustrated in FIG. 114D.

As explained above, the MP3P detects a user's taping motion manipulation using the accelerometer and performs functions according to the user's tapping motion manipulation. Furthermore, the MP3P performs functions according to motion manipulations other than tapping motion manipulation.

(5) Performing Initial My Coach Function

An example of entering the My Coach function for the first time will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 115A to 115D. FIGS. 115A to 115D illustrate a process of entering a My Coach function for a first time according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the Fitness menu is selected from the main menu as illustrated in FIG. 115A, the MP3P displays submenus of the Fitness menu as illustrated in FIG. 115B. If the My Coach item is selected from the Fitness menu for the first time, the MP3P displays a message instructing to receive a workout prescription as illustrated in FIG. 115C. The MP3P accordingly performs the function to receive a workout prescription as illustrated in FIG. 115D. The function of receiving the workout prescription will be explained in greater detail below.

(6) Performing My Coach Function—with Workout Prescription

The process of carrying out the My Coach function when the user received the workout prescription will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 116A to 116G. FIGS. 116A to 116G illustrate a process of carrying out a My Coach function when a user receives a workout prescription according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the Fitness menu is selected from the main menu as illustrated in FIG. 116A, the MP3P displays submenus of the Fitness menu as illustrated in FIG. 116B. If the My Coach item is selected from the Fitness menu in a state where the workout prescription is preset, the MP3P displays a list of necessary exercises according to the workout prescription as illustrated in FIG. 116C. If the user selects the Jogging item, the MP3P displays the Jogging function screen as illustrated in FIG. 116D. If the jogging is completed as illustrated in FIG. 116E, the MP3P displays the image related to the next exercise.

Referring to FIG. 116F, the MP3P displays images related to Bench Press. Referring to FIG. 116G, the MP3P may display images related to a side crunch as the next exercise. As explained above, since the MP3P displays exercise methods according to the workout prescription as images, the user understands easily how to do exercise.

Accordingly, the MP3P performs the My Coach function according to the workout prescription, if the workout prescription is preset.

(7) Performing My Coach—with Manual Adjustment of Weights

The process of setting weights during execution of the workout prescription function will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 117A to 117D. FIGS. 117A to 117D illustrate a process of setting weights during execution of a workout prescription function according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 117A, in the process of carrying out the workout prescription function, the MP3P may set the weight of the exercise equipment related to the exercise. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the bio button on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 117A, the MP3P displays a weight setting screen as illustrated in FIG. 117B. If the weight is changed as illustrated in FIG. 117C, the MP3P displays the changed weight as illustrated in FIG. 117D.

Accordingly, the MP3P can set and change the weights of the exercise equipment related to the exercise.

(8) Performing My Coach Function—Re-Receiving Workout Prescription

The process of re-receiving a workout prescription will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 118A to 118E. FIGS. 118A to 118E illustrate a process of re-receiving a workout prescription according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the Fitness menu is selected from the main menu as illustrated in FIG. 118A, the MP3P displays submenus of the Fitness menu as illustrated in FIG. 118B. If the My Coach item is selected in a state where the workout prescription is preset, the MP3P displays a list of exercises according to the workout prescription as illustrated in FIG. 118C. If the user moves to the lowest row of the workout prescription as illustrated in FIG. 118D, the message appears on the lower portion of the screen, indicating that a workout prescription will be re-received upon pressing the Bio button.

If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Bio button, the MP3P carries out the process of re-receiving the workout prescription as illustrated in FIG. 118E.

(9) Performing My Coach Function—Receiving Workout Prescription

The process of receiving the workout prescription will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 119A to 119N. FIGS. 119A to 119N illustrate a process of receiving a workout prescription according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 119A, if the user enters the My Coach menu for the first time or chooses to re-receive the workout prescription, the MP3P carries out the function of receiving the workout prescription. First, the MP3P displays the screen to indicate the workout prescription is begun as illustrated in FIG. 119B.

After that, the MP3P displays the screen to input basic information about user including name, gender, age, height, weight, or percent body fat, as illustrated in FIG. 119C. User can change a location of highlight in the screen by inputting a direction key, as illustrated in FIG. 119D. If the user inputs the basic information, the MP3P calculates Body Mass Index (BMI) based on the inputted basic information and provides the calculated result to the user as illustrated in FIG. 119E.

For more efficient and accurate workout prescription, referring to FIGS. 119F to 119M, detailed exercise information including target weight, time period available for exercise; frequency of exercise; preferred exercise type; target area of the body; place of workout; weight of dumbbell in sequence; and recommendations including cautions for exercise are displayed and the workout prescription is received.

Accordingly, the MP3P prescribes for the user based on the basic information and detailed exercise information as inputted. An example of the resultant screen is shown in FIG. 119N.

Referring to FIG. 119N, the workout prescription is provided by being displayed on the screen in the form of information including total calorie use, exercises for consuming calories, time or frequency required for the exercises, or the like.

Accordingly, using the workout prescription of the MP3P, the user can check the exercise he has done so far, or find information about the next exercise.

(10) Performing Pedometer Function

The Pedometer will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 120A to 120F. FIGS. 120A to 120F illustrate a process of carrying out a Pedometer according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The term ‘Pedometer’ herein refers to a function of a pedometer.

The Pedometer is mainly used for providing information about a user's workout status. More specifically, a Pedometer provides a function of a step counter to count the steps of the user.

The steps of the user are counted using a 3-axis accelerometer. For example, if the MP3P determines that the MP3P moves up and down through the 3-axis accelerometer, the MP3P considers this movement to be one step and thus counts one.

If Fitness menu is selected from the main menu as illustrated in FIG. 120A, the MP3P displays submenus of Fitness menu as illustrated in FIG. 120B. If Pedometer item is selected from Fitness menu for the first time, the MP3P displays Pedometer function screen on which all the values are set to zero (0) as illustrated in FIG. 120C. The Pedometer function screen displays a combination of information including step counts, calories burned, or time. The MP3P automatically reflects the calories burned measured with Pedometer function to an Exercise Diary. Additionally, the MP3P counts the steps on a daily basis and refreshes the counts of the steps to zero (0) if date is changed.

If the Pedometer item is selected from Fitness menu in a state where Pedometer function is currently carried out, the MP3P displays the Pedometer function screen displaying the currently-performed Pedometer function as shown in FIG. 120D. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the OK button, referring to FIG. 120E, the MP3P temporarily pauses the Pedometer function. In such a situation, if the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Bio button, the MP3P displays graphical representation of the respectively day's step counts as shown in FIG. 120F.

Accordingly, the MP3P provides the Pedometer function by the process explained above.

The Fitness menu has been explained in detail above with reference to FIGS. 111A to 120F.

6. My Diary

The My Diary menu of the main menu will be explained in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(1) Today's Summary Function

The Today's Summary function of the My Diary menu will be explained in detail below with reference to FIGS. 121A to 121E. FIGS. 121A to 121E illustrate a Today's Summary function of a My Diary menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the My Diary menu is selected from the main menu as illustrated in FIG. 121A, the MP3P displays submenus of the My Diary menu as illustrated in FIG. 121B. Referring to FIG. 121B, the My Diary menu includes five submenus, namely Today's Summary, Exercise Diary, Food Diary, Calorie manager and My Info.

If the Today's Summary item is selected from the My Diary menu, the MP3P displays recommended calories and actual calorie intake from food as illustrated in FIG. 121C. In this situation, the MP3P calculates calorie intake from food based on food information inputted by the user. If the user inputs a short pressing manipulation of the Left button, the MP3P displays Today's Summary information of yesterday as illustrated in FIG. 121D.

If no food information is inputted, the MP3P displays daily calorie intake based on the standard food intake as illustrated in FIG. 121E.

(2) Exercise Diary Function—My Exercise

The Exercise Diary function will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 122A to 122G. FIGS. 122A to 122G illustrate the function of an Exercise Diary item of a My Diary menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The term ‘Exercise Diary’ function herein refers to a function of calculating calories burned by a user during each exercise. The term ‘My Exercise’ is a function of displaying only exercise types registered by a user.

If the Exercise Diary item is selected from the My Diary menu as illustrated in FIG. 122A, the MP3P provides the calories burned by each day's exercise in a graphical representation as illustrated in FIG. 122B.

If the user burns calories during exercise, the user may register an exercise he has done or is going to do and the duration of the exercise through screens such as the ones illustrated in FIGS. 122C to 122G. If My Exercise is selected as illustrated in FIG. 122C, the MP3P displays only the exercises that are set by the user as illustrated in FIG. 122D.

In this situation, since calorie information regarding the respective exercise types is stored in the built-in storage space of the MP3P, the MP3P can add the calories burned based on the additional calories calculated according to the user-selected exercise type and time.

(3) Exercise Diary Function—All Exercise

Exercise Diary function will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 123A to 123G. FIGS. 123A to 123G illustrate a function of an Exercise Diary item of a My Diary menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The term ‘Exercise Diary’ function herein refers to a function of calculating and managing calories burned by a user during respective exercises, and the term ‘All Exercise’ is a function of displaying all exercise types that can be set in the MP3P.

If the Exercise Diary item is selected from the My Diary menu as illustrated in FIG. 123A, the MP3P provides the calories burned by each day's exercise in a graphical representation as illustrated in FIG. 123B.

If the user burns calories during exercise, the user may register the exercise type he has done or is going to do and an exercise time through screens such as the ones illustrated in FIGS. 123C to 123G. If All Exercise is selected as illustrated in FIG. 123C, the MP3P displays a list of all the exercise types settable in MP3P as illustrated in FIG. 123D.

In this situation, since calorie information regarding the respective exercise types is stored in the built-in storage space of the MP3P, the MP3P can add the calories burned based on the additional calories calculated according to the user-selected exercise type and time.

(4) Exercise Diary Function—View Detail

The View Detail of the Exercise Diary will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 124A and 124B. FIGS. 124A to 124B illustrate a View Detail function of an Exercise Diary item of a My Diary menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If the View Detail item is selected in a state where the Exercise Diary is displayed as illustrated in FIG. 124A, the MP3P displays information regarding time of the respective exercises and calories burned by the exercises as shown in FIG. 124B. The MP3P also displays the total calories burned too.

Accordingly, the MP3P can separately display the calories burned for each exercise for one day.

(5) Food Diary Function—Adding Food (Direct Search)

The Food Diary function will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 125A to 125H. FIGS. 125A to 125H illustrate a process of adding food through a direct search for a Food Diary item of a My Diary menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The term ‘Food Diary’ function herein refers to a function of calculating and managing calorie intake based on a user's diet. If the user selects a Food Diary menu, the MP3P provides daily calorie intake in a graphical representation as illustrated in FIG. 125B.

Meanwhile, if the user intends to directly search for the food he additionally ate and register the same, the user selects Add Food on the screen shown in FIG. 125B and presses Bio button on the screen shown in FIG. 125C. As a result, the search screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 125D. The user then inputs a character and the MP3P automatically searches for the foods with names starting with the inputted character and displays the found result as illustrated in FIGS. 125E to 125F. If the user selects the food type, the MP3P receives a user input regarding the amount of the food the user ate as illustrated in FIG. 125G. In this situation, since calorie information regarding the respective food types is stored in the memory of the MP3P, the MP3P can calculate the calorie intake based on the food types and food intake inputted by the user. Accordingly, the MP3P displays the calorie intake together on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 125G.

If adding food is completed, the MP3P displays a message to indicate that adding food is finished as illustrated in FIG. 125H. The MP3P then adds the calorie intake from the added food to the graphical representation on the Food Diary screen as shown in FIG. 125B and thus indicates the day's calorie intake.

(6) Food Diary Function—Adding Food (using My Foods)

Food Diary function will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 126A to 126G. FIGS. 126A to 126G illustrate the process of adding food using a My Foods of a Food Diary item of a My Diary menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The term ‘My Foods’ herein refers to a list of foods which are registered as frequent choices of a user's diet.

If the user intends to search for the food he additionally ate and register the same, the user selects Add Food on the screen as shown in FIG. 126B and selects My Foods on the screen as shown in FIG. 126C. As a result, the MP3P displays a list of the foods registered by the user as illustrated in FIG. 126C. If the user selects the food type as illustrated in FIG. 126D, the MP3P receives input from the user regarding the intake as illustrated in FIG. 126E. In this situation, since calorie information regarding the respective food types is stored in the memory of the MP3P, the MP3P can calculate the calorie intake based on the food types and food intake inputted by the user. Accordingly, the MP3P displays the calorie intake together on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 126E.

If adding food is completed, the MP3P displays a message to indicate that adding food is finished as illustrated in FIG. 126F. The MP3P then adds the calorie intake from the added food to the graphical representation on the Food Diary screen as shown in FIG. 126A and thus indicates the day's calorie intake.

Meanwhile, although My Foods is selected in FIG. 126B, if no food is registered, a message may appear to instruct the user to register foods as illustrated in FIG. 126G.

(7) Food Diary Function—Adding Food (using Previous Meals)

The Food Diary function will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 127A to 127G. FIGS. 127A to 127G illustrate a process of adding food using Previous Meals of a Food Diary item of a My Diary menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The term ‘Previous Meals’ herein refers to a list of a predefined number of foods which are registered by a user in advance. For example, Previous Meals may provide a function of displaying a list of thirty foods previously registered by the user.

If the user intends to search for the food he additionally ate using Previous Meals and register the same, the user selects Add Food on the screen as shown in FIG. 127A and selects Previous Meals on the screen as shown in FIG. 127B. As a result, the MP3P display a list of the predefined number of foods registered by the user as illustrated in FIG. 127C. If the user selects the food type as illustrated in FIG. 127D, the MP3P receives input from the user regarding the intake. In this situation, since calorie information regarding the respective food types is stored in memory of the MP3P, the MP3P can calculate the calorie intake based on the food types and food intake inputted by the user. Accordingly, the MP3P displays the calorie intake together on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 127E.

If adding food is completed, the MP3P displays a message to indicate that adding food is finished as illustrated in FIG. 127F. The MP3P then adds the calorie intake from the added food to the graphical representation on the Food Diary screen as shown in FIG. 127G and thus indicates the day's calorie intake.

(8) Food Diary Function—Adding Foods (using Restaurant Menu)

Food Diary function will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 128A to 128D. FIGS. 128A to 128D illustrate a process of adding food using a Restaurant Menu of a Food Diary item of a My Diary menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The term ‘Restaurant Menu’ herein refers to a function of providing a list of foods on a menu of registered restaurants. The menu of the restaurants may be set in advance or inputted by the user.

If the user intends to search for the food he additionally ate using the Restaurant Menu and register the same, the user selects Add Food on the screen as shown in FIG. 128A and selects Restaurant Menu on the screen as shown in FIG. 128B. As a result, the MP3P displays a list of restaurant names as illustrated in FIG. 128C. If the user selects the restaurant name, the MP3P displays a list of foods on the menu that corresponds to the selected restaurant as shown in FIG. 128D. The rest of the process that follows will not be explained below for the sake of brevity, since this has already been explained above.

(9) Food Diary Function—Adding Food (using Grocery)

The Food Diary function will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 129A to 129C. FIGS. 129A to 129C illustrate a process of adding food using a Grocery of a Food Diary item of a My Diary menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The term ‘Grocery’ herein refers to the function of providing a list of the entire foods stored in the MP3P.

If the user intends to search for the food he additionally ate using Grocery and register the same, the user selects Add Food on the screen as shown in FIG. 129A and selects Grocery on the screen as shown in FIG. 129B. As a result, the MP3P displays a list of the entire foods that are stored in the MP3P as illustrated in FIG. 129C. The rest of the process that follows will not be explained below for the sake of brevity, since this has already been explained above.

(10) Food Diary Function—View Detail

The Food Diary function will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 130A to 130D. FIGS. 130A to 130D illustrate a View Detail function of a Food Diary item of a My Diary menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If View Detail is selected from the Food Diary screen as illustrated in FIG. 130A, the MP3P displays information about food the user ate on a specific date along with calorie information as illustrated in FIG. 130B. If a short pressing manipulation is inputted with respect to Left button, the MP3P displays information about food the user ate the previous day along with calorie information as illustrated in FIG. 130C. If a short pressing manipulation is inputted with respect to Back button, the MP3P again displays the Food Diary screen as illustrated in FIG. 130D.

(11) Calorie Manager Function

The Calorie Manager function of My Diary will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 131A to 131H. FIGS. 131A to 131H illustrate a Calorie Manager function of a My Diary menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The term ‘Calorie Manager’ function herein refers to the function of calculating and managing status of daily calorie use based on the information including target calorie use, calorie intake, or actual calorie use, or the like.

If the My Diary menu is selected from the main menu as illustrated in FIG. 131A, the MP3P displays submenus of the My Diary menu as illustrated in FIG. 131B. If the Calorie Manager item is selected from the My Diary menu, the MP3P displays daily calorie status using colors on a monthly calendar as shown in FIG. 131C. If a short pressing manipulation is inputted with respect to the OK button, the MP3P displays the status of daily calorie use in a graphical representation as illustrated in FIG. 131D.

Then if a short pressing manipulation is inputted with respect to the OK button as illustrated in FIG. 131E, the MP3P displays a screen to correct the Calorie Budget as illustrated in FIG. 131F. If correcting Calorie Budget is completed as illustrated in FIG. 131G, the MP3P applies the corrected Calorie Budget and displays the graphical representation as a result as shown in FIG. 131H.

(12) My Info Function

The My Info function of the My Diary menu will be explained in detail below with reference to FIGS. 132A to 132P. FIGS. 132A to 132N illustrate a My Info function of a My Diary menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The My Info function relates to registering and managing user information. The user information may include one or more of name, gender, age, height and weight.

If the My Diary menu is selected from the main menu as illustrated in FIG. 132A, the MP3P displays the submenus of the My Diary menu as illustrated in FIG. 132B. If My Info item is selected from My Diary menu, the MP3P displays user information on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 132C. The MP3P then receives a user name inputted through the processes illustrated in FIGS. 132D to 132G. The MP3P also corrects gender, age, height and weight information of the user according to a user manipulation as illustrated in FIGS. 132H to 132K. Upon completing the correction, the MP3P displays the My Diary menu as illustrated in FIG. 132L.

If a short pressing manipulation is inputted with respect to Bio button on the screen as shown in FIG. 132K, the MP3P displays Weight Graph representing in graphical form the change of the user's weight on a daily basis as shown in FIG. 132M. If the MP3P then rotates 90 degrees, the MP3P senses the rotation through the accelerometer and performs automatic pivoting to turn to the horizontal viewing mode and display monthly weight graph as illustrated in FIG. 132N.

FIGS. 132O and 132P illustrate an example where average body sizes of males and females are inputted according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIGS. 132O and 132P, the MP3P can automatically input body size according to whether the user is male or female.

My Diary function of the MP3P has been explained in detail above with reference to FIGS. 121A to 132P.

7. Health Application

The Health Application Menu of the main menu will be explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(1) Health Application

The Health Application menu will be explained in detail below with reference to FIGS. 133A to 133C. FIGS. 133A to 133C illustrate functions of a Health Application menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The Health Application menu displays a list of applications.

Referring to FIG. 133A, if the Health Application menu is selected from the main menu, the list of applications appears as illustrated in FIG. 133B. As the user selects one application from the list, the MP3P executes the selected application as illustrated in FIG. 133C.

(2) Examples of Application

Examples of applications will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 134A to 134D. FIGS. 134A to 134D illustrates examples of applications according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, FIGS. 134A to 134D respectively illustrate main screens of the applications, in which FIG. 134A illustrates a main screen of a water consumption management application, FIG. 134B illustrates that of a menstrual cycle management application, FIG. 134C illustrates that of a smoking management application, and FIG. 134D illustrates that of a stress management application. Accordingly, the MP3P is capable of providing various types of health-related applications.

The functions of the Health Application menu of the MP3P have been explained above with reference to FIGS. 133A to 134D.

8. Structure of MP3P

The structure of MP3P 100 will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 135 and 136.

FIG. 135 illustrates a structure of a MP3P according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The MP3P 100 includes a sensor module 110, a multimedia function block 120, a Graphical User Interface (GUI) generating unit 130, a display 140, a control unit 150, a user command receiving unit 160, and a storage unit 170, to check and manage the functions explained above, including multimedia playback, and checking and management of a user's health condition, current workout status, and schedule.

The sensor module 110 measures the user's health condition and workout status. More specifically, the sensor module 110 includes optical sensors 111, 113, 115, 117 to measure body fat, stress, skin color and heartbeat, and 3-axis accelerometer 119 to detect calorie use. The three-axis accelerometer 119 performs the functions of the accelerometer.

The sensor module 110 will be explained below with particular reference to FIG. 136. FIG. 136 illustrates a sensor module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

The sensor module 110 includes a first optical sensor 111, a second optical sensor 113, a third optical sensor 115, a fourth optical sensor 117 and the three-axis accelerometer 119 (not shown in FIG. 136). The first to fourth optical sensors 111, 113, 115, 117 are formed on a lower end of the sensor module 110, and the three-axis accelerometer 119 is built into the sensor module 110.

The first optical sensor 111 includes photo diodes, and is used to measure subcutaneous fat and body fat, skin color, stress and heartbeats.

The second optical sensor 113 includes two Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) irradiating light at 660 nm wavelength and two LEDs irradiating light at 880 nm wavelength, to measure subcutaneous fat and body fat, and skin color.

The third optical sensor 115 includes LED irradiating light at 940 nm wavelength to measure stress and heartbeats.

The fourth optical sensor 117 includes LED irradiating light at 880 nm wavelength to measure subcutaneous fat and body fat.

Accordingly, the first, second and fourth optical sensors 111, 113, 117 are used to measure subcutaneous fat and body fat, the first and second optical sensors 111, 113 are used to measure skin color, and the first and third optical sensors 111, 115 are used to measure stress or heartbeats.

The first, second and fourth optical sensors 111, 113, 117 particularly irradiate light onto a user's skin and determine subcutaneous fat, body fat and skin color based on the magnitude of the light reflected from the user's skin and detected.

The first and third optical sensors 111, 115 irradiate light onto a user's skin and determine stress and heartbeats according to the changes in the magnitude of the light reflected from the user's skin and detected.

The three-axis accelerometer 119 detects acceleration and vibration based on X, Y and Z axes, and is used to measure a step count of the user. The user's calorie use is calculated based on the step count.

Referring back to FIG. 135, the sensor module 110 transfers sensed results to the control unit 150.

The multimedia function block 120 causes a screen to appear according to a user manipulation. More specifically, the multimedia function block 120 may play content including video, still photo, music or text, or execute content, program or application related to user's health condition, workout status and schedule, so that the screen is presented according to the user manipulation.

The GUI generating unit 130 generates a GUI such as an item and adds the generated GUI to the content played by the multimedia function block 130, or application or program executed or operated by the multimedia function block 110.

The display 140 displays the content, application or program played or executed by the multimedia function block 110, and the GUI generated by the GUI generating unit 130.

The control unit 150 controls the sensor module 110 and the functions carried out by the multimedia function block 120 according to user manipulation inputted through the user command receiving unit 160.

More specifically, the control unit 150 controls the multimedia function block 120 to play the content corresponding to the manipulation inputted with respect to the Media menu.

The control unit 150 also controls the sensor module 110 and the multimedia function block 120 according to the manipulation inputted with respect to the BioCheck menu to sense the user's health condition and execute a corresponding application or program.

The control unit 150 controls the sensor module 110 and the multimedia function block 120 according to the manipulation inputted with respect to the Fitness menu to sense the user's workout status and execute a corresponding application and program.

The control unit 150 also controls the multimedia function block 120 according to the manipulation inputted with respect to the My Diary menu to execute s corresponding application or program.

The control unit 150 also controls the multimedia function block 120 according to the manipulation inputted with respect to the Health Application menu to execute a corresponding application or program.

The user command receiving unit 160 receives user commands inputted through the above-mentioned keys on the front and side of the MP3P 100 and transfers the received command to the control unit 150.

The storage unit 170 may be implemented as a Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or memory (e.g. flash memory), and stores overall programs to operate the MP3P 100 and various contents and applications. The storage unit 170 also stores information used to convert the values measured by the sensor module 110 into body fat, stress index, melanin index or heartbeats.

Although the MP3P has been explained above as one example of a multimedia apparatus, this is written only for convenience in explanation. Accordingly, the multimedia apparatus may be implemented as various other apparatuses that provide the functions explained above including, for example, a Portable Media Player (PMP), a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), or a mobile phone.

At this point it should be noted that the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure as described above typically involve the processing of input data and the generation of output data to some extent. This input data processing and output data generation may be implemented in hardware or software in combination with hardware. For example, specific electronic components may be employed in a mobile device or similar or related circuitry for implementing the functions associated with the exemplary embodiments of the present invention as described above. Alternatively, one or more processors operating in accordance with stored instructions may implement the functions associated with the exemplary embodiments of the present invention as described above. If such is the case, it is within the scope of the present disclosure that such instructions may be stored on one or more processor readable mediums. Examples of the processor readable mediums include Read-Only Memory (ROM), Random-Access Memory (RAM), CD-ROMs, magnetic tapes, floppy disks, and optical data storage devices. The processor readable mediums can also be distributed over network coupled computer systems so that the instructions are stored and executed in a distributed fashion. Also, functional computer programs, instructions, and instruction segments for accomplishing the present invention can be easily construed by programmers skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains.

While the invention has been shown and described with reference to certain exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. 

1. A multimedia apparatus comprising: a storage unit for storing at least one method of exercise; and a control unit for extracting a workout prescription including the at least one method of exercise, based on user information inputted by a user.
 2. The multimedia apparatus of claim 1, wherein the user information comprises at least one of a user name, a gender, an age, a height, a weight, an amount of body fat, a target weight, a time period available for exercise, a frequency of exercise, an exercise type, a target area of the body, a place of workout, and a weight of a dumbbell.
 3. The multimedia apparatus of claim 1, wherein the method of exercise is at least one of a calorie-based method and an exercise time-based method.
 4. The multimedia apparatus of claim 3, wherein the control unit, if the calorie-based method is selected, controls to display how many calories a user has been burned and whether the user achieved designated calorie use on a screen.
 5. The multimedia apparatus of claim 3, wherein the control unit, if exercise time-based method is selected, controls to display how long a user has been exercised and whether the user achieved designated exercise time.
 6. The multimedia apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control unit, if a tapping motion manipulation is input for predetermined times, controls to output information regarding an exercise time as a voice or display information regarding an exercise tune on a screen.
 7. The multimedia apparatus of claim 1, wherein the workout prescription includes a list of at least one method of exercise corresponding to user information, wherein, if a predefined menu is selected by a user, the control unit controls to display the list on a screen.
 8. The multimedia apparatus of claim 1, wherein the workout prescription includes video regarding a method of exercise.
 9. The multimedia apparatus of claim 1, wherein the workout prescription includes information regarding a type and a weight of exercise equipments corresponding to user information.
 10. The multimedia apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control unit, if the user information is input, controls to display workout prescription including information regarding total calorie use, exercises for consuming calories, and time or frequency required for exercises.
 11. The multimedia apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control unit controls to display a screen on which a step of the user is counted.
 12. The multimedia apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control unit, if a pedometer menu is selected by a user, controls to display a screen on which a step of the user is counted, wherein the screen displays step counts, calories burned, and time. 